Vocational Tech Teacher: Empower Students Skills

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Career and Technical Education Teachers

Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts.

Most career and technical education teachers work in middle, high, and postsecondary schools, such as 2-year colleges. Others work in technical, trade, and business schools. Although they generally work during school hours, some teach evening or weekend classes.

Career and technical education teachers typically need at least a bachelor’s degree and work experience in the subject that they teach. Public school teachers may be required to have a state-issued teaching certification or license.

The median annual wage for career and technical education teachers was $62,910 in May 2024.

Overall employment of career and technical education teachers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 15,900 openings for career and technical education teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025