Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Texas
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools in Texas make a median of $62,540 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $63K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level career/technical education teachers, secondary schools (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary by metro in Texas
24 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $75K | +20% | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $66K | +6% | 5,940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $66K | +5% | 5,300 |
| Victoria | $64K | +2% | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $62K | -0% | 950 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | -0% | 1,440 |
| Laredo | $62K | -1% | 280 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $62K | -2% | 250 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61K | -2% | 1,630 |
| Sherman-Denison | $61K | -2% | 150 |
| Amarillo | $61K | -2% | 280 |
| Waco | $61K | -2% | 310 |
| Killeen-Temple | $61K | -3% | 330 |
| Corpus Christi | $61K | -3% | 410 |
| El Paso | $60K | -3% | 460 |
| College Station-Bryan | $60K | -4% | 190 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $60K | -4% | 420 |
| Tyler | $59K | -5% | 120 |
| Lubbock | $59K | -5% | 290 |
| Wichita Falls | $59K | -6% | 100 |
| San Angelo | $59K | -6% | 130 |
| Abilene | $59K | -6% | 160 |
| Texarkana | $59K | -6% | 160 |
| Longview | $59K | -6% | 380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, secondary schools make in Texas?
The median is $62,540 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,630, and experienced career/technical education teachers, secondary schools can clear $75,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,358/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 32.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a career/technical education teachers, secondary school salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median career/technical education teachers, secondary school salary is worth about $68,357 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do career/technical education teachers, secondary schools get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.