Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for health specialties teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $107,310, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $107,310
- Mean annual wage
- $147,570
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 221,270
221,270 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,270 | — |
| 25th percentile | $75,690 | — |
| Median (50th) | $107,310 | — |
| 75th percentile | $210,370 | — |
| 90th percentile | $322,020 | — |
Highest-paying states for health specialties teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $168,060 | 3,520 |
| District of Columbia | $167,520 | 1,460 |
| California | $165,110 | 17,350 |
| Washington | $137,520 | 4,510 |
| Mississippi | $137,220 | 1,890 |
| Colorado | $136,930 | 7,800 |
| New Mexico | $134,600 | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $134,520 | 10,250 |
| New York | $131,220 | 21,410 |
| Missouri | $130,490 | 5,700 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $60,300 median annual wage
- Alaska: $73,890 median annual wage
- Ohio: $74,720 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $76,450 median annual wage
- Nevada: $77,160 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Typical tasks
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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