Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,140 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Worcester earn between $65,740 and $101,620.
- $51K10th
- $66K25th
- $97KMedian
- $102K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,510 | $7,542 | $43.51 |
| Median | $96,840 | $8,070 | $46.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,740 | $5,478 | $31.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,620 | $8,468 | $48.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Worcester earn 10% more than the Massachusetts average ($82,620) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is +52% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $90,510 | $96,840 | $50,560 | $135,140 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $82,620 | $78,780 | $49,150 | $122,830 | 1,660 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $90,510, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $68,298 a year, or $5,692 a month and $2,627 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $90,510 buys what about $88,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Worcester$90,510
- Boston$85,780
- Springfield$78,430
- Barnstable$78,370
- Amherst$61,640
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Worcester: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Worcester?
$43.51 an hour on average, and $46.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Worcester?
About $68,298 a year ($5,692 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,510. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1194; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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