Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $78,300 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,920
90th percentile $91,430
Employed locally 60
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,920
    25th
    $59,630
    50th (median)
    $78,300
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $91,430

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 86% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,390
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $99,150
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $97,150
    Connecticut $97,020
    District of Columbia $96,710

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,430
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,600
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,410
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$101,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Fort Collins, CO is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Fort Collins, CO is 22.5% above the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $54,920 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,630.