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.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1194 O*NET: 25-1194.00
Median Salary
$63,820
per year
Job Growth
📉 -0.3%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
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.
What does a Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$41,960
10th percentile
Early Career
$50,320
25th percentile
Median
$63,820
50th percentile
Experienced
$82,360
75th percentile
Top Earners
$108,620
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$41,960
25th
$50,320
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$63,820
Mean: $72,060
75th
$82,360
90th
$108,620
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $66,660 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $50,320 and $82,360
- •Salary spread is 50.2% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 114,110 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:123,100
Top Industries
Educational Services46.5%
Technical and Trade Schools35.5%
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools5.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-0.3%
Annual Openings:8,000
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)123,100
Current
2035 (Projected)122,700
-0.3%
-400
Employment Change
-0.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Texas
12,620 jobs$65,1801.22x
California
11,040 jobs$76,6300.83x
Florida
7,600 jobs$59,9901.04x
North Carolina
6,510 jobs$62,3901.80x
New York
5,250 jobs$75,1700.74x
Pennsylvania
4,780 jobs$63,1601.07x
Illinois
4,420 jobs$62,4800.99x
Georgia
3,920 jobs$60,3201.09x
Washington
3,610 jobs$77,5301.39x
Michigan
3,480 jobs$63,4401.08x
Ohio
3,440 jobs$60,6000.84x
Oklahoma
3,040 jobs$67,0602.43x
New Jersey
2,590 jobs$72,4400.82x
Alabama
2,350 jobs$62,5801.51x
Utah
2,280 jobs$50,7401.79x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Active Listening
100%
#2
Education and Training
100%
#3
Oral Expression
100%
#4
Instructing
94%
#5
English Language
94%
#6
Oral Comprehension
92%
#7
Learning Strategies
86%
#8
Mechanical
86%
#9
Written Comprehension
82%
#10
Speaking
80%
Skills Overview
Active Listening
advanced5.0
100%
Education and Training
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Expression
advanced5.0
100%
Instructing
advanced4.7
94%
English Language
advanced4.7
94%
Oral Comprehension
advanced4.6
92%
Learning Strategies
intermediate4.3
86%
Mechanical
intermediate4.3
86%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Active Listening
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Education and Training
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Expression
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Instructing
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
English Language
advancedImportance94%
knowledge
4.7/5.0
Oral Comprehension
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Learning Strategies
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Mechanical
intermediateImportance86%
knowledge
4.3/5.0
Written Comprehension
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
intermediateImportance80%
knowledge
4.0/5.0
Mathematics
intermediateImportance74%
knowledge
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors100%
5 shared skills
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School100%
5 shared skills
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Self-Enrichment Teachers100%
5 shared skills
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Special Education Teachers, Preschool100%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Education and Training
Learn on the Job:
- →Writing
- →Administrative
- →Engineering and Technology
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Education and Training
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Active Listening
- ★Learning Strategies
- ★Speaking
- ★Education and Training
- ★English Language
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechGoogle Docs
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
20
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
Filter:
Sort by:
Management & Supervision (2)Analysis & Evaluation (2)General Responsibilities (5)Documentation & Record-Keeping (3)Training & Development (3)Planning & Development (5)
1
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision100% perform100%
2
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation97% perform98%
3
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation91% perform94%
5
Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping88% perform92%
6
Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision85% perform90%
7
Determine training needs of students or workers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Training & Development82% perform88%
8
Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Training & Development79% perform86%
9
Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development76% perform84%
10
Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Planning & Development73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on management & supervision activities
- •35% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary professionals typically have a SIR Holland code and highly value achievement
SSocial
IInvestigative
RRealistic
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.73
Attention to Detail
CriticalAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.67
Dependability
CriticalDependability
Importance Level4.65
Self-Control
CriticalSelf-Control
Importance Level4.60
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.41
Leadership
Very ImportantLeadership
Importance Level4.38
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
4.7
Attention to Detail
4.7
Dependability
4.7
Self-Control
4.6
Cooperation
4.4
Leadership
4.4
Independence
4.3
Concern for Others
4.3
Analytical Thinking
4.3
Adaptability/Flexibility
4.2
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Typical duration: Varies
Preparation Level
Job Zone 3
Medium Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training:
Training of more than one year
💼 Experience Requirement
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Associate degree programs
- • Apprenticeships (1-2 years)
- • Vocational training with related experience
3
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.
Associate degree programsApprenticeships (1-2 years)Vocational training with related experience
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