Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $57,660 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,500
90th percentile $76,480
Employed locally 50
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,500
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $61,440
    90th
    $76,480

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 85% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 15% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $86,620
    Jackson, MI $81,860
    Jacksonville, FL $73,590
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,070
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,380
    Joplin, MO-KS $62,280

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Topeka, KS is 9.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,500 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.