Career Profile
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education
High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market.
General Information
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. Excludes Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032), Special Education Teachers (25-2050), and Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (25-3031).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 394 openings per year are projected for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education.
Employment Change
Employment for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.27/hour. Entry level workers are paid $24.07, while experienced workers are paid $32.21. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 4,106 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 4,540.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Religious Organizations, and .
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education include English Language, Education and Training, and Psychology.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special & Career/Technical Education is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.