Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $44,020 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $60,880
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $44,010
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $55,180
    90th
    $60,880

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 67% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 33% 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 South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,430
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 31.1% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,010.