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Career / Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Median Salary
63,860
Job Outlook
0%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of career and technical education teachers is projected to decline 0 percent from 2023 to 2033. Despite declining employment, about 15,200 openings for career and technical education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$46,310

10%

$63,860

Median

$100,210

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    64%

  • Master's degree

    18%

  • Post baccalaureate

    15%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Technical Teacher Education
  • Agricultural Teacher Education
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • Health Occupations Teacher Education
  • Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Psychology
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.