Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$72,040/yr
Typical range
$59,980 – $92,570
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education does
Teach subjects like English, math, science, history, and languages to high school students, preparing them for college, careers, and adult life.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
- Self-Enrichment Teachers — $46,800/yr
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