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

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

Median annual salary $60,930 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,670
90th percentile $82,490
Employed locally 110
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,670
    25th
    $53,190
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $75,490
    90th
    $82,490

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Wichita, KS is 4.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,670 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,190.