Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Salary Comparison (2026)

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn a median salary of $63,620/year, while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys earn $35,240/year - a difference of $28,380. Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.