How to become career/technical education teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$63,820

25th–75th pct. $50,320–$82,360

Top pay (est.)

$141,200

Top 10% $108,620

Pay in 5 years

$73,700est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$85,100est.

$73,200–$98,800

Outlook score

47/100

★★☆☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

32%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

−0.3%

8,000 openings / yr

How to become career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Learning Strategies

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Writing

4.0

Instructing

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training

5.4

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

Mathematics

4.4

Mechanical

4.4

English Language

4.3

Administrative

4.2

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Engineering and Technology

4.0

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeTraining and Teaching OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersScheduling Work and ActivitiesGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Associate's degree

42%

Bachelor's degree

20%

Post-secondary certificate

16%

Master's degree

Some college

Doctoral degree

High school diploma

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

42%

2–4 years

17%

3–6 months

15%

1–2 years

1–3 months

None / short demo

6–12 months

Over 10 years

4–10 years

Related work experience

2–4 years

33%

4–6 years

27%

6–8 years

18%

Over 10 years

15%

8–10 years

6–12 months

1–2 years

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Related occupations

	Occupation	Pay	Outlook	AI risk
1	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.	$63,970	46/100	28%
2	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	$72,040	45/100	36%
3	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.	$64,370	40/100	45%
4	Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.	$41,670	49/100	39%
5	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.	$38,140	62/100	16%
6	Self-Enrichment Teachers Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.	$46,800	61/100	22%

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.