Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $62,970 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $78,560
Employed locally 120
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $61,620
    50th (median)
    $62,970
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $78,560

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $92,010
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $91,430
    Lynchburg, VA $81,170
    Harrisonburg, VA $79,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,390

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Roanoke, VA is 1.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,620.