Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $76,450 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,700
90th percentile $109,480
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,700
    25th
    $57,790
    50th (median)
    $76,450
    75th
    $94,390
    90th
    $109,480

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $101,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $98,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $92,010
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $91,170
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $82,310
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,450

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Springfield, IL is 19.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,700 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,790.