U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects at the secondary school level in public or private schools. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Special Education Teachers, Secondary School" (25-2054).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Mean wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91,690 | 2.1 % | (4) | $56,010 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage (2) | $36,300 | $43,810 | $54,310 | $66,780 | $80,050 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 88,950 | 1.04 | (4) | $56,130 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,110 | 0.72 | (4) | $48,990 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,070 | 0.05 | (4) | $54,280 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 330 | 0.01 | (4) | $56,320 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 90 | 0.03 | (4) | $42,020 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 88,950 | 1.04 | (4) | $56,130 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,110 | 0.72 | (4) | $48,990 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,070 | 0.05 | (4) | $54,280 |
| Educational Support Services | 40 | 0.03 | (4) | $73,120 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 90 | 0.03 | (4) | $42,020 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Support Services | 40 | 0.03 | (4) | $73,120 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 330 | 0.01 | (4) | $56,320 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 88,950 | 1.04 | (4) | $56,130 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 1,070 | 0.05 | (4) | $54,280 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,110 | 0.72 | (4) | $48,990 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9,310 | 0.92 | 1.28 | (4) | $53,530 |
| Ohio | 5,890 | 1.20 | 1.66 | (4) | $62,000 |
| North Carolina | 5,590 | 1.48 | 2.05 | (4) | $48,400 |
| Florida | 5,190 | 0.73 | 1.01 | (4) | $57,300 |
| New York | 5,070 | 0.61 | 0.84 | (4) | $68,020 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 1,630 | 2.37 | 3.28 | (4) | $45,180 |
| North Carolina | 5,590 | 1.48 | 2.05 | (4) | $48,400 |
| Tennessee | 3,570 | 1.39 | 1.93 | (4) | $45,890 |
| North Dakota | 490 | 1.36 | 1.89 | (4) | $42,490 |
| Mississippi | 1,420 | 1.32 | 1.83 | (4) | $44,040 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 290 | 0.93 | 1.29 | (4) | $72,760 |
| Rhode Island | 80 | 0.18 | 0.25 | (4) | $71,010 |
| Connecticut | 1,640 | 1.03 | 1.42 | (4) | $70,600 |
| New York | 5,070 | 0.61 | 0.84 | (4) | $68,020 |
| Maryland | 2,570 | 1.04 | 1.45 | (4) | $66,350 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,100 | 0.95 | 1.32 | (4) | $56,940 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,000 | 0.80 | 1.11 | (4) | $57,440 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,830 | 0.37 | 0.51 | (4) | $76,320 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,440 | 0.63 | 0.88 | (4) | $74,580 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,190 | 0.66 | 0.92 | (4) | $66,140 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,190 | 0.99 | 1.37 | (4) | $81,490 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,090 | 0.54 | 0.75 | (4) | $54,450 |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC | 1,070 | 1.33 | 1.84 | (4) | $49,790 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,050 | 0.63 | 0.88 | (4) | $66,260 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 960 | 0.77 | 1.06 | (4) | $51,240 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford, MA | 250 | 4.04 | 5.59 | (4) | $65,570 |
| Racine, WI | 210 | 2.91 | 4.03 | (4) | $51,720 |
| Waterbury, CT | 180 | 2.86 | 3.96 | (4) | $72,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 540 | 2.71 | 3.76 | (4) | $46,720 |
| Mansfield, OH | 130 | 2.65 | 3.67 | (4) | $58,070 |
| Charleston, WV | 340 | 2.42 | 3.35 | (4) | $47,680 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 300 | 2.39 | 3.31 | (4) | $48,990 |
| Asheville, NC | 400 | 2.38 | 3.31 | (4) | $48,170 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 120 | 2.37 | 3.28 | (4) | $57,430 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 140 | 2.28 | 3.15 | (4) | $48,960 |