Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
What Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise laboratory sessions.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingWritingLearning StrategiesCritical Thinking
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$61,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$78,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$111,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$217,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$333,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+17.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
27,400
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
208,300 workers
$147,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
183,080 workers
$156,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
103,200 workers
$150,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
89,210 workers
$154,500
Junior Colleges
21,820 workers
$80,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
15,900 workers
$91,500
Hospitals
10,350 workers
$234,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
7,710 workers
$206,000
Hospitals, Privately Owned
5,910 workers
$206,500
Technical and Trade Schools
2,670 workers
$80,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pays 73% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $153,000 per year, or about $73.56 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $78,500 and $218,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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