Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Macon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,340 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Macon earn between $61,000 and $80,340.
- $52K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,860 | $5,738 | — |
| Median | $61,000 | $5,083 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,000 | $5,083 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,340 | $6,695 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Macon vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Macon earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($77,190) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($72,680). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $66,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | $68,860 | $61,000 | $51,570 | $80,340 | n/a |
| Georgia | $77,190 | $78,760 | $58,570 | $98,450 | 1,680 |
| United States | $72,680 | $66,270 | $50,040 | $101,340 | 111,420 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Macon
On the average salary of $68,860, a single filer in Macon takes home about $54,585 a year, or $4,549 a month and $2,099 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Macon a good place for career/technical education teachers, secondary school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Macon area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $68,860 buys what about $77,783 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Macon ($45,160). A typical home costs $200,228, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other Georgia cities
Macon ranks 3rd of 4 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($80,580).
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, secondary school
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($112,550).
- San Francisco, CA$112,550
- Santa Maria, CA$111,070
- Fresno, CA$106,750
- Bremerton, WA$105,290
- San Jose, CA$103,580
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Macon: questions
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, secondary school salary in Macon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Macon?
About $54,585 a year ($4,549 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,860.
Do career/technical education teachers, secondary school earn more in Macon than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,680).
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 25-2032; area Macon-Bibb County, GA (31420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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).
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