Automotive Technology Teachers
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Introduction
Automotive technology teachers instruct students regarding automotive-related subjects at high schools and colleges and universities. They lecture classes, conduct hands-on instruction in repair shops and laboratories, and create and grade examinations. They also may conduct research, write for publications, and aid in administration.
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Earnings
Middle school career/technical education teachers earned salaries that ranged from less than $47,360 to $99,080 or more in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The median annual salary for secondary career/technical education teachers was $65,130. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $49,420, and the highest 10 percent earned $100,380 or more. The median salary for postseconda...
Work Environment
Most teachers are contracted to work 10 months out of the year, with a two-month vacation during the summer. During their summer break, many continue their education to renew or upgrade their teaching licenses (for secondary school teachers) and earn higher salaries. Teachers in schools that operate year-round work eight-week sessions with one-week breaks in between and a five-week vacation in ...
Outlook
Little or no employment change is expected for career and technical education teachers from 2022 through 2032, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Middle and high school students continue to be required to complete more academic and fewer career and technical classes, which has slowed demand for these educators. In addition, employment growth of all teachers, particularly those of automo...