Adult and Vocational Education Teachers

Earnings vary widely according to the subject taught, the number of courses taught, the teacher's experience, and the geographic region of the institution. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, career and technical education teachers earned a median wage of $31.31 per hour or $65,130 annually in May 2023. The lowest-paid 10 percent of these workers earned $23.76 per hour or $49,420 annually, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned more than $48.26 per hour or $100,380 annually. Adult basic and secondary education and literacy teachers earned between $19.09 per hour or $39,710 annually and $47.11 per hour or $97,980 annually, with a median of $29.11 per hour or $60,560 annually. However, it is important to note that many adult and vocational education teachers are employed part-time so that actual salaries may be lower than those listed here. Also, because of their frequent part-time employee status, they are often paid by the hour or course, with no health insurance or other benefits.