Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for health specialties teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $147,570 ≈ $71/hr
National median salary $107,310
Total employment 221,270 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +17.3%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 27,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 289,600 → 339,700 (+50,100)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arkansas$205,560
- California$196,500
- Colorado$186,460
- New Mexico$183,680
- Utah$174,050
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$77,490
- Alaska$83,420
- Wyoming$86,050
- South Dakota$87,460
- South Carolina$95,570
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas | $205,560 | $124,890 | $99 | +39.3% | 2,080 |
| 2 | California | $196,500 | $165,110 | $94 | +33.2% | 17,350 |
| 3 | Colorado | $186,460 | $136,930 | $90 | +26.4% | 7,800 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $183,680 | $134,600 | $88 | +24.5% | 1,430 |
| 5 | Utah | $174,050 | $168,060 | $84 | +17.9% | 3,520 |
| 6 | Iowa | $173,080 | $128,490 | $83 | +17.3% | 3,230 |
| 7 | New York | $169,320 | $131,220 | $81 | +14.7% | 21,410 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $166,400 | $137,220 | $80 | +12.8% | 1,890 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $166,200 | $134,520 | $80 | +12.6% | 10,250 |
| 10 | Washington | $164,770 | $137,520 | $79 | +11.7% | 4,510 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $163,940 | $167,520 | $79 | +11.1% | 1,460 |
| 12 | Texas | $159,640 | $108,150 | $77 | +8.2% | 18,960 |
| 13 | Missouri | $156,870 | $130,490 | $75 | +6.3% | 5,700 |
| 14 | Georgia | $153,130 | $106,960 | $74 | +3.8% | 4,860 |
| 15 | Maryland | $144,770 | $108,160 | $70 | -1.9% | 7,460 |
| 16 | Virginia | $142,210 | $106,880 | $68 | -3.6% | 5,040 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $141,500 | $103,220 | $68 | -4.1% | 9,240 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $138,400 | $125,130 | $67 | -6.2% | 2,250 |
| 19 | Arizona | $137,300 | $99,000 | $66 | -7% | 3,620 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $136,680 | $107,920 | $66 | -7.4% | 14,890 |
| 21 | Maine | $136,220 | $103,090 | $65 | -7.7% | 730 |
| 22 | Vermont | $134,950 | $107,500 | $65 | -8.6% | 1,170 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $132,140 | $85,250 | $64 | -10.5% | 430 |
| 24 | Florida | $131,530 | $88,710 | $63 | -10.9% | 8,500 |
| 25 | Michigan | $129,570 | $108,970 | $62 | -12.2% | 3,430 |
| 26 | Montana | $128,530 | $101,220 | $62 | -12.9% | 370 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $126,760 | $103,780 | $61 | -14.1% | 480 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $124,280 | $96,630 | $60 | -15.8% | 2,960 |
| 29 | Indiana | $123,720 | $98,170 | $59 | -16.2% | 4,880 |
| 30 | Idaho | $121,260 | $101,910 | $58 | -17.8% | — |
| 31 | Oregon | $121,050 | $103,180 | $58 | -18% | 2,170 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $120,690 | $103,510 | $58 | -18.2% | 3,050 |
| 33 | Delaware | $120,000 | $105,780 | $58 | -18.7% | 260 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $113,980 | $81,480 | $55 | -22.8% | 290 |
| 35 | Illinois | $113,930 | $92,860 | $55 | -22.8% | 7,740 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $113,720 | $83,680 | $55 | -22.9% | 1,380 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $112,880 | $100,760 | $54 | -23.5% | 510 |
| 38 | Kansas | $112,400 | $86,700 | $54 | -23.8% | 1,060 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $111,700 | $98,870 | $54 | -24.3% | 4,400 |
| 40 | Alabama | $110,670 | $92,310 | $53 | -25% | 3,360 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $108,000 | $80,960 | $52 | -26.8% | 2,760 |
| 42 | Nevada | $103,430 | $77,160 | $50 | -29.9% | 1,230 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $101,650 | $76,450 | $49 | -31.1% | 950 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $98,120 | $81,500 | $47 | -33.5% | 4,410 |
| 45 | Ohio | $95,990 | $74,720 | $46 | -35% | 5,670 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $95,570 | $82,480 | $46 | -35.2% | 1,030 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $87,460 | $78,720 | $42 | -40.7% | 270 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $86,050 | $93,480 | $41 | -41.7% | 230 |
| 49 | Alaska | $83,420 | $73,890 | $40 | -43.5% | — |
| 50 | West Virginia | $77,490 | $60,300 | $37 | -47.5% | 2,400 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 261 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $357,220 | $260,720 | 4,340 |
| 2 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $214,790 | $243,480 | 1,560 |
| 3 | Greenville, NC | $181,290 | $204,300 | 700 |
| 4 | Albuquerque, NM | $178,290 | $196,730 | 1,270 |
| 5 | Jackson, MS | $175,090 | $189,450 | 1,330 |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $168,720 | $200,930 | 6,710 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $168,060 | $189,920 | 2,790 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $164,860 | $170,340 | 3,870 |
| 9 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $164,660 | $171,240 | 750 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $164,450 | $176,930 | 7,830 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing health specialties teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $437,650 | $305,680 | 2,640 |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $339,950 | $280,110 | 1,340 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $339,950 | $280,110 | 1,340 |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $339,950 | $280,110 | 1,340 |
| 5 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $339,950 | $280,110 | 1,340 |
| 6 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $215,950 | $206,290 | 1,240 |
| 7 | Offices of Physicians | $215,950 | $207,250 | — |
| 8 | Hospitals | $211,220 | $226,170 | 10,350 |
| 9 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $211,220 | $199,510 | 5,910 |
| 10 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $211,220 | $196,080 | 5,680 |
| 11 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $211,220 | $223,930 | 11,600 |
| 12 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $203,440 | $198,890 | 7,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median health specialties teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $107,310 per year (mean $147,570), and about 80% earn between $59,270 and $322,020.
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $71 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $147,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays health specialties teachers, postsecondary the most?
Arkansas has the highest average pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary at $205,560 per year (median $124,890).
What is the job outlook for health specialties teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +17.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 27,400 openings per year.
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