Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn a median salary of $63,620/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $1,280. Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.