Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $57,370 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $91,270
Employed locally 130
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $57,370
    75th
    $76,000
    90th
    $91,270

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 105% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 5% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,560
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,530
    Michigan $73,900
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $72,680
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $72,000
    Gainesville, GA $68,500

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,400
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Special Education Teachers, All Other $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Valdosta, GA is 10.2% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.