Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,520 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,780
90th percentile $58,990
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,780
    25th
    $48,390
    50th (median)
    $52,520
    75th
    $58,300
    90th
    $58,990

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Puerto Rico is 17.8% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,780 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,390.