Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary to decrease by -0.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 123,100 to 122,700 jobs. Its estimate of 8,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($63,820), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
123,100
Projected employment (2034)
122,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
8,000
Pay & Preparation
$63,820
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Learning Strategies (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Instructing (4/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Active Learning (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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