Career and Technical Education Teacher salary
From 41 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1194: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 69% of Career and Technical Education Teacher filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 25% since FY2020. From $56,555 in FY2020 to $70,875 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Career and Technical Education Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 41 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Career and Technical Education Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1194, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $70,750, 42% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $63,086 and $78,000. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 69% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 31% of filings
Mid-level · 69% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $58,324 | 10 |
| Level II · Qualified | $70,750 | 22 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Career and Technical Education Teacher does
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
Typical tasks
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
- Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
- Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1194.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $63,820 in May 2025, with 114,110 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $70,750, 11% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,227 | $41,960 |
| 25th percentile | $63,086 | $50,320 |
| Median | $70,750 | $63,820 |
| 75th percentile | $78,000 | $82,360 |
| 90th percentile | $89,440 | $108,620 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,227 |
| 25th | $63,086 |
| 50th (median) | $70,750 |
| 75th | $78,000 |
| 90th | $89,440 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $56,555 | $52,200 | $65,500 | 13 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $58,240 | $49,216 | $70,700 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $66,950 | $60,000 | $76,084 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $63,600 | $56,961 | $78,060 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $66,560 | $61,547 | $78,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $70,875 | $70,462 | $76,160 | 20 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Career and Technical Education Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Career and Technical Education Teacher jobs is $70,750 (41 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $63,086 and $78,000.
What does an entry-level Career and Technical Education Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $58,324. Level I accounts for 31% of Career and Technical Education Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Career and Technical Education Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($70,750) is 11% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($63,820, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.