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

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $61,490/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $850. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$61,490
$62,340
Hourly rate
$29.56/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$38,680
$46,440
Senior level (90th %)
$106,580
$102,010
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
111,150
1,393,310
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Education
Education
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