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

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools earn a median salary of $63,910/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $1,570. Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.