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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kentucky

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kentucky

Considering working as a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kentucky? Here’s what you need to know. 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).

What do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Make in Kentucky?

The secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education working in Kentucky, wages run about $60,420 per year.Annual wages span from $43,650 at the 10th percentile to $79,950 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $43,650 n/a
25th percentile $49,510 n/a
Median (50th) $60,420 $0.00
75th percentile $64,710 n/a
90th percentile $79,950 n/a
Salary ranges for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kentucky

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Kentucky nationwide is 0.92.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn a median of $77,927 per year ($37.47/hour), below the Kentucky median.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earnings in Kentucky vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 561,804 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education nationwide. In Kentucky alone, about 12,760 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 14,730 secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kentucky vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Top Kentucky Metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

These are the Kentucky metros with the most secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Kentucky.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN 3,710 $64,460
Lexington-Fayette, KY 1,530 $62,240
Bowling Green, KY 570 $59,710
Owensboro, KY 340 n/a
Elizabethtown, KY 300 $59,250
Paducah, KY-IL 280 $60,720

Top States for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Employment

These states have the highest employment of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education work.

State Number Employed
Texas 112,300
California 96,050
New York 76,730
Pennsylvania 52,650
Ohio 51,470
Illinois 47,890
Florida 47,040
New Jersey 34,510
North Carolina 32,260
Massachusetts 29,100
Virginia 28,580
Michigan 24,380
Arizona 24,100
Georgia 22,870
Indiana 21,560
Tennessee 21,250
Missouri 20,850
Colorado 18,160
Maryland 18,140
Wisconsin 18,060

Highest-Paying States for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

These states pay the most for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $99,640
California $98,710
New York $98,370
Rhode Island $89,040
Massachusetts $88,990
New Jersey $80,440
Oregon $79,600
District of Columbia $78,770
Pennsylvania $77,990
Alaska $77,730

Skills

Key secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Instructing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Learning Strategies  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Education and Training  4.7 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.9 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.6 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.4 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education typically:

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Getting Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Careers similar to secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education include:

Also Known As

Accounting Teacher, After School Teacher, Algebra Teacher, Art Educator, Art Instructor, Art Teacher, Arts and Crafts Teacher, Athletic Instructor, Athletics Teacher, Band Teacher, Bilingual Teacher, Biology Teacher, Ceramics Teacher, Chemistry Teacher, Choir Teacher.

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