Secondary School Vocation Teacher Training and Jobs
Schools and Degrees
Like any other teacher working in secondary schools, secondary school vocation teachers need a degree with a specialization in the subject that they choose to teach.
Training and Education
Education or job training for workers typically involves a bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience. At least 96% of employees had a degree of four or more years. About 4% of secondary school vocation teachers had some college below a bachelor's degree. An estimated 1% of workers had just a high-school diploma.
Job Overview
Secondary school vocation teachers prepare students at the secondary level for their career after school. They impart procedural knowledge and tell students about real life experiences in different vocations.
Job Requirements
It is beneficial for secondary school vocation teachers to have teaching abilities, since aspiring teachers are often asked to demonstrate their capacity to teach and are assessed on that. Many schools in fact follow a licensure system based on the performance of the individual. They require teachers to finish a pre-determined number of hours of continuing education for renewal of their license. Some states also require secondary school vocation teachers to be conversant with modern scientific technologies.
Secondary school vocation teachers need experience and comprehension in a particular field. There are some states that grant license to vocational teachers who do not have a bachelor’s degree, provided they can show proficiency in their field. Experience spending a particular number of hours teaching educational courses is also necessary.
A secondary school vocation teacher needs to be able to communicate and understand students well. They also need to be able to earn the confidence and respect of people. Most of all they need to be patient as they teach beginners. They need to be good with problem solving, as what works for one pupil may not work well for another. It is important for secondary school vocation teachers to be organized and also to be conversant with the usage of computers and modern technology.
Nature of Work
Secondary school vocation teachers train and coach students in disciplines like healthcare, communications, business and technology. They often impart knowledge in courses that are in high demand by employers of the nearby area. Secondary school vocation teachers may also have to provide job placement to students and keep track of the students after they graduate.
Secondary school vocation teachers usually work for forty hours in a week. Their work requires them to be in classrooms with the pupils. Like any other school teacher, they work for ten months in a year and enjoy a two-month summer vacation.
Area Job Conditions
The cities with the most employees per capita are Mansfield (Ohio), St. Joseph (Missouri), and Hanford (California), while the worst cities are Milwaukee (Wisconsin), Honolulu (Hawaii), and Santa Ana (California).
The highest salaries for secondary school vocation teachers are in and around Nassau (New York), Visalia (California), and New Haven (Connecticut). The lowest-paying areas are Sioux Falls (South Dakota), Sioux City (Iowa), and Tallahassee (Florida).
Part-Time and Self Employment
An estimated 8% of secondary school vocation teachers work part-time.
Secondary School Vocation Teachers by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
Alabama
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $55,000 | 70 | +223% |
| Florence | $50,000 | 50 | +138% |
| Huntsville | $53,000 | 30 | -68% |
| Tuscaloosa | $44,000 | 70 | +83% |
Alaska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 150 | +103% |
Arizona
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $44,000 | 80 | +250% |
| Kingman | $41,000 | 40 | +112% |
| Phoenix | $44,000 | 650 | -20% |
| Tucson | $43,000 | 160 | +3% |
Arkansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $53,000 | 160 | +77% |
| Fort Smith | $48,000 | 110 | +107% |
| Jonesboro | $50,000 | 60 | +222% |
| Little Rock | $53,000 | 260 | +66% |
| Pine Bluff | $51,000 | 40 | +246% |
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | $76,000 | 60 | +200% |
| Fresno | $61,000 | 230 | +59% |
| Los Angeles | $63,000 | 830 | -56% |
| Modesto | $67,000 | 90 | +32% |
| Oxnard | $61,000 | 90 | -33% |
| Riverside | $65,000 | 380 | -31% |
| Sacramento | $65,000 | 220 | -45% |
| San Luis Obispo | $59,000 | 50 | +27% |
| Santa Ana | $62,000 | 70 | -90% |
| Stockton | $74,000 | 50 | -46% |
| Vallejo | $73,000 | 40 | -23% |
Colorado
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $47,000 | 40 | -65% |
| Denver | $60,000 | 270 | -53% |
| Greeley | $47,000 | 70 | +132% |
Connecticut
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $71,000 | 300 | +55% |
| Hartford | $71,000 | 600 | +128% |
| New Haven | $67,000 | 310 | +153% |
| Waterbury | $73,000 | 180 | +542% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,000 | 1,440 | +28% |
Florida
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 280 | +2% | |
| Orlando | $58,000 | 500 | +7% |
| Pensacola | $56,000 | 150 | +130% |
| Tallahassee | $54,000 | 130 | +83% |
| Tampa | $62,000 | 700 | +33% |
Georgia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $57,000 | 2,100 | +97% |
| Brunswick | $61,000 | 50 | +210% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $53,000 | 50 | +71% |
| Chicago | $64,000 | 580 | -67% |
| Peoria | $54,000 | 130 | +73% |
| Rockford | $50,000 | 40 | -35% |
| Springfield | $46,000 | 30 | -35% |
Indiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $57,000 | 30 | +102% |
| Evansville | $63,000 | 80 | +6% |
| Fort Wayne | $58,000 | 400 | +340% |
| Gary | $56,000 | 190 | +57% |
| Indianapolis | $64,000 | 430 | +4% |
| Lafayette | $55,000 | 70 | +122% |
| South Bend | $50,000 | 70 | +25% |
| Terre Haute | $50,000 | 130 | +361% |
Iowa
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $42,000 | 160 | +164% |
| Davenport | $55,000 | 100 | +21% |
| Des Moines | $49,000 | 50 | -66% |
Kansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $41,000 | 60 | +185% |
| Topeka | $50,000 | 80 | +69% |
| Wichita | $48,000 | 180 | +39% |
Kentucky
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $58,000 | 200 | -28% |
Louisiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $53,000 | 80 | +203% |
| Baton Rouge | $55,000 | 160 | -5% |
| Lake Charles | $53,000 | 70 | +87% |
| New Orleans | $55,000 | 190 | -22% |
| Shreveport | $52,000 | 130 | +64% |
Maine
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $54,000 | 50 | -44% |
Maryland
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda | $67,000 | 110 | -58% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $66,000 | 1,050 | +31% |
| Framingham | $70,000 | 260 | +261% |
| Haverhill | $81,000 | 100 | +189% |
| Lowell | $70,000 | 220 | +323% |
| New Bedford | $66,000 | 250 | +837% |
| Springfield | $59,000 | 320 | +138% |
| Worcester | $65,000 | 350 | +210% |
Michigan
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $70,000 | 50 | -32% |
| Detroit | $56,000 | 200 | -35% |
| Flint | $54,000 | 140 | +147% |
| Grand Rapids | $54,000 | 130 | -24% |
| Holland | $54,000 | 40 | -3% |
| Lansing | $65,000 | 90 | +2% |
| Monroe | $51,000 | 30 | +111% |
| Muskegon | $69,000 | 40 | +76% |
| Warren | $64,000 | 310 | -38% |
Minnesota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $60,000 | 410 | -50% |
Mississippi
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $49,000 | 70 | +52% |
| Jackson | $46,000 | 160 | +40% |
| Pascagoula | $44,000 | 40 | +117% |
Missouri
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $42,000 | 60 | +239% |
| Jefferson City | $41,000 | 70 | +127% |
| Joplin | $44,000 | 50 | +51% |
| Kansas City | $50,000 | 460 | -2% |
| Springfield | $42,000 | 100 | +18% |
| St Joseph | $40,000 | 30 | +46% |
| St Louis | $51,000 | 960 | +56% |
Nebraska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $64,000 | 50 | -29% |
| Omaha | $46,000 | 90 | -58% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua | $60,000 | 40 | -33% |
| Rochester | $54,000 | 50 | +130% |
New Jersey
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | $65,000 | 260 | +8% |
| Edison | $63,000 | 410 | -13% |
| Newark | $70,000 | 60 | -87% |
New York
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $56,000 | 390 | +89% |
| Buffalo | $53,000 | 700 | +176% |
| Glens Falls | $57,000 | 120 | +468% |
| Ithaca | $57,000 | 60 | +272% |
| Kingston | $74,000 | 60 | +142% |
| Nassau | $81,000 | 1,190 | +104% |
| New York | $76,000 | 1,830 | -24% |
| Poughkeepsie | $73,000 | 120 | +8% |
| Rochester | $62,000 | 310 | +34% |
| Utica | $57,000 | 140 | +158% |
North Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $48,000 | 400 | +410% |
| Charlotte | $50,000 | 1,070 | +171% |
| Durham | $51,000 | 160 | +29% |
| Hickory | $46,000 | 160 | +148% |
| Raleigh | $52,000 | 680 | +188% |
| Wilmington | $46,000 | 100 | +68% |
| Winston Salem | $47,000 | 540 | +474% |
North Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $46,000 | 50 | +85% |
| Fargo | $51,000 | 90 | +70% |
| Grand Forks | $47,000 | 70 | +262% |
Ohio
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $63,000 | 550 | +277% |
| Canton | $59,000 | 270 | +267% |
| Cincinnati | $62,000 | 660 | +41% |
| Cleveland | $68,000 | 780 | +65% |
| Dayton | $65,000 | 490 | +181% |
| Mansfield | $58,000 | 130 | +521% |
| Springfield | $57,000 | 40 | +108% |
| Toledo | $64,000 | 280 | +110% |
| Youngstown | $57,000 | 190 | +87% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $52,000 | 30 | +87% |
| Oklahoma City | $53,000 | 290 | +9% |
| Tulsa | $49,000 | 190 | -3% |
Oregon
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $66,000 | 400 | -15% |
| Salem | $58,000 | 40 | -39% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $60,000 | 180 | +14% |
| Altoona | $52,000 | 40 | +61% |
| Johnstown | $59,000 | 40 | +75% |
| Philadelphia | $66,000 | 1,190 | +35% |
| Reading | $63,000 | 50 | -32% |
| Scranton | $60,000 | 70 | -41% |
| York | $56,000 | 70 | -10% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $62,000 | 170 | -33% |
South Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $49,000 | 160 | +0% |
| Florence | $50,000 | 80 | +140% |
| Spartanburg | $56,000 | 60 | +20% |
South Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $46,000 | 80 | +204% |
| Sioux Falls | $37,000 | 60 | -2% |
Tennessee
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $47,000 | 260 | +155% |
| Jackson | $49,000 | 70 | +191% |
| Johnson City | $48,000 | 90 | +200% |
| Kingsport | $51,000 | 200 | +280% |
| Knoxville | $47,000 | 460 | +204% |
| Memphis | $50,000 | 620 | +119% |
| Morristown | $44,000 | 80 | +339% |
| Nashville | $46,000 | 740 | +117% |
Texas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $50,000 | 70 | +169% |
| Amarillo | $49,000 | 120 | +162% |
| Austin | $49,000 | 490 | +35% |
| Beaumont | $49,000 | 190 | +167% |
| Brownsville | $49,000 | 300 | +429% |
| College Station | $46,000 | 70 | +78% |
| Corpus Christi | $49,000 | 130 | +64% |
| Dallas | $54,000 | 1,090 | +12% |
| El Paso | $55,000 | 440 | +258% |
| Fort Worth | $60,000 | 590 | +48% |
| Houston | $57,000 | 2,000 | +64% |
| Killeen | $50,000 | 130 | +132% |
| Longview | $47,000 | 100 | +146% |
| Lubbock | $48,000 | 140 | +156% |
| Mcallen | $56,000 | 430 | +318% |
| San Antonio | $58,000 | 850 | +111% |
| Sherman | $50,000 | 40 | +146% |
| Texarkana | $45,000 | 90 | +308% |
| Tyler | $47,000 | 80 | +109% |
| Victoria | $49,000 | 50 | +161% |
| Waco | $46,000 | 70 | +64% |
| Wichita Falls | $46,000 | 40 | +78% |
Utah
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $51,000 | 120 | +59% |
| Salt Lake City | $50,000 | 200 | -28% |
Vermont
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $63,000 | 70 | +45% |
Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $56,000 | 90 | +260% |
| Charlottesville | $57,000 | 40 | +9% |
| Lynchburg | $53,000 | 120 | +184% |
| Richmond | $55,000 | 410 | +45% |
| Roanoke | $57,000 | 110 | +60% |
| Virginia Beach | $64,000 | 520 | +49% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $62,000 | 60 | +95% |
| Bremerton | $58,000 | 120 | +243% |
| Kennewick | $59,000 | 80 | +87% |
| Longview | $62,000 | 40 | +215% |
| Olympia | $64,000 | 70 | +66% |
| Seattle | $63,000 | 680 | +5% |
| Spokane | $63,000 | 160 | +75% |
| Tacoma | $61,000 | 270 | +126% |
| Wenatchee | $59,000 | 30 | +97% |
| Yakima | $62,000 | 100 | +184% |
West Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $48,000 | 340 | +433% |
| Huntington | $52,000 | 170 | +246% |
| Wheeling | $49,000 | 140 | +422% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $47,000 | 50 | +1% |
| Janesville | $47,000 | 30 | +15% |
| Madison | $47,000 | 150 | -2% |
| Milwaukee | $56,000 | 90 | -76% |
| Racine | $52,000 | 210 | +575% |
| Sheboygan | $48,000 | 40 | +76% |