Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $57,570 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $73,480
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $57,570
    50th (median)
    $57,570
    75th
    $71,030
    90th
    $73,480

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 96% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% 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
    Bellingham, WA $100,560
    Washington $98,580
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $94,250
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $91,170
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,770
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $84,100

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,660
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lafayette, IN is 9.9% below 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,570.