Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $60,640 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $78,060
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $51,600
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $70,590
    90th
    $78,060

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    District of Columbia $96,710
    California $81,860
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,250
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,930

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Waterloo, IA is 5.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,600.