Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,780 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,380
90th percentile $79,770
Employed locally 90
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,380
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $50,780
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $79,770

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 75% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 25% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,840
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $44,610

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Tucson, AZ is 20.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,380 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.