Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1194 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA | $55,141 | $90,314 | $125,486 | $160,659 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,640 | $83,346 | $111,051 | $138,757 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $55,141 | $82,534 | $109,949 | $137,342 |
| Madison, WI | $54,309 | $81,682 | $109,034 | $136,406 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $48,090 | $76,918 | $105,747 | $134,576 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,040 | $79,643 | $106,246 | $132,850 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,120 | $79,685 | $104,250 | $128,814 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $39,187 | $66,040 | $92,893 | $119,746 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,920 | $73,050 | $96,158 | $119,288 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $50,794 | $73,258 | $95,722 | $118,186 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota | 11 | $63,862 |
| International College of Holistic Studies | 4 | $85,280 |
| University of Central Missouri | 3 | $60,331 |
| Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology | 3 | $107,533 |
| MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $74,812 |
| Param Healthcare & IT services, Inc | 2 | $70,750 |
| NORTHERN MARIANAS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE | 2 | $51,480 |
| Hongjing Executive Placement Inc | 2 | $77,168 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 2 | $80,558 |
| HALIFAX COUNTY SCHOOLS, NORTH CAROLINA | 2 | $40,726 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | $79,500 |
| 2021 | 3 | $48,667 |
| 2022 | 2 | $81,547 |
| 2023 | 10 | $72,569 |
| 2024 | 15 | $66,446 |
| 2025 | 21 | $67,504 |
| 2026 | 5 | $66,740 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Writing | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.5 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Administrative | 3.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 42.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.2% |
| Some college | 16.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 7.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 6.9% |
| Post-first professional | 4.7% |
| High school diploma | 2.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
- Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
- Determine training needs of students or workers.
- Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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