Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $76,290 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,900
90th percentile $96,880
Employed locally 60
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,900
    25th
    $62,690
    50th (median)
    $76,290
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $96,880

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $97,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $93,280
    Kingston, NY $82,300
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,560

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Ithaca, NY is 19.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,900 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,690.