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Career / Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Median Salary
62,060
Job Outlook
0%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

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?

$47,400

10%

$62,060

Median

$83,110

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    42%

  • Bachelor's degree

    20%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • Master's degree

    7%

  • Some college

    6%

  • Doctoral degree

    4%

  • High school

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Technical Teacher Education
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Fire Services Administration
  • Computer Graphics
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • Agricultural 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
  • Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

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
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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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.