Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $107,310 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$107,310
$51.59 per hour
Range
$59,270 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
221,270
across the U.S.
▲1.6%
Pay trend: The median for health specialties teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $105,620 (May 2024) to $107,310 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.8%.
What health specialties teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +17.9% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 24,900
Employment of health specialties teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 17.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 24,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$84,323
per year · effective tax rate 21.4%
$7,027Monthly
$3,513Twice a month
$3,243Every 2 weeks
$40.54Hourly
- Federal income tax$14,778
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,653
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,556
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$84,323
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,270 | $28.50 | $49,803 |
| 25th percentile | $75,690 | $36.39 | $62,078 |
| Median (50th) | $107,310 | $51.59 | $84,323 |
| 75th percentile | $210,370 | $101.14 | $156,565 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $322,020+ | $154.82 | $228,972 |
Best cities for health specialties teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $239,200+ | $217,389 | $188,032 | 4,340 |
| 2 | Salt Lake City, UT | $168,060 | $119,538 | $118,510 | 2,790 |
| 3 | Denver, CO | $168,720 | $119,871 | $113,319 | 6,710 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $164,860 | $123,948 | $111,531 | 3,870 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $164,450 | $115,665 | $106,834 | 7,830 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $130,880 | $94,553 | $94,498 | 3,370 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $135,670 | $95,433 | $87,646 | 2,560 |
| 8 | Miami, FL | $128,960 | $99,410 | $87,083 | 4,090 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $134,590 | $93,221 | $82,086 | 8,410 |
| 10 | New York, NY | $128,090 | $92,298 | $81,997 | 15,040 |
| 11 | Indianapolis, IN | $101,780 | $77,459 | $80,943 | 2,960 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $105,280 | $82,894 | $80,410 | 2,840 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $108,150 | $81,593 | $79,561 | 11,210 |
| 14 | Hartford, CT | $107,090 | $79,853 | $77,719 | 3,380 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $103,510 | $76,134 | $72,632 | 2,740 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $101,010 | $75,035 | $72,431 | 6,390 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $96,660 | $74,623 | $72,227 | 2,420 |
| 18 | Madison, WI | $85,510 | $65,835 | $67,671 | 2,390 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $239,200+
- Denver, CO — $168,720
- Salt Lake City, UT — $168,060
- Seattle, WA — $164,860
- Boston, MA — $164,450
- Washington, DC — $135,670
- Los Angeles, CA — $134,590
- Atlanta, GA — $130,880
- Miami, FL — $128,960
- New York, NY — $128,090
- Philadelphia, PA — $108,150
- Hartford, CT — $107,090
- Dallas, TX — $105,280
- Minneapolis, MN — $103,510
- Indianapolis, IN — $101,780
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $168,060 | +23.5% | $119,538 | $53,400 – $239,200+ | 3,520 |
| District of Columbia | $167,520 | +3.5% | $114,495 | $66,810 – $239,200+ | 1,460 |
| California | $165,110 | +59.5% | $110,847 | $65,510 – $239,200+ | 17,350 |
| Washington | $137,520 | +1.5% | $105,261 | $79,520 – $239,200+ | 4,510 |
| Mississippi | $137,220 | +3.5% | $100,299 | $51,030 – $239,200+ | 1,890 |
| Colorado | $136,930 | +9.7% | $99,541 | $69,890 – $239,200+ | 7,800 |
| New Mexico | $134,600 | +4.2% | $98,001 | $42,680 – $239,200+ | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $134,520 | +3.5% | $96,704 | $65,910 – $239,200+ | 10,250 |
| New York | $131,220 | +3.0% | $94,253 | $63,810 – $239,200+ | 21,410 |
| Missouri | $130,490 | +59.3% | $95,260 | $61,550 – $239,200+ | 5,700 |
| Iowa | $128,490 | +21.1% | $94,858 | $62,810 – $239,200+ | 3,230 |
| Louisiana | $125,130 | +51.1% | $93,425 | $63,470 – $239,200+ | 2,250 |
| Arkansas | $124,890 | −30.2% | $91,970 | $51,480 – $239,200+ | 2,080 |
| Michigan | $108,970 | +4.0% | $81,110 | $52,020 – $227,920 | 3,430 |
| Maryland | $108,160 | +1.9% | $80,143 | $64,970 – $239,200+ | 7,460 |
| Texas | $108,150 | −13.5% | $84,914 | $61,390 – $239,200+ | 18,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $107,920 | +4.4% | $81,439 | $49,300 – $239,200+ | 14,890 |
| Vermont | $107,500 | +2.8% | $79,821 | $65,770 – $239,200+ | 1,170 |
| Georgia | $106,960 | +2.2% | $79,148 | $62,780 – $239,200+ | 4,860 |
| Virginia | $106,880 | +4.2% | $78,689 | $62,560 – $239,200+ | 5,040 |
| Delaware | $105,780 | +11.7% | $77,606 | $64,840 – $200,430 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $103,780 | +5.2% | $78,512 | $61,370 – $213,590 | 480 |
| Minnesota | $103,510 | +3.9% | $76,134 | $51,970 – $210,680 | 3,050 |
| North Carolina | $103,220 | −20.7% | $77,836 | $60,110 – $239,200+ | 9,240 |
| Oregon | $103,180 | −17.4% | $73,219 | $41,380 – $211,940 | 2,170 |
| Maine | $103,090 | +1.1% | $75,479 | $57,440 – $239,200+ | 730 |
| Idaho | $101,910 | +27.6% | $76,231 | $48,460 – $239,200+ | — |
| Montana | $101,220 | +1.7% | $75,680 | $49,310 – $239,200+ | 370 |
| North Dakota | $100,760 | +2.7% | $79,009 | $63,530 – $177,620 | 510 |
| Arizona | $99,000 | +3.2% | $76,210 | $61,180 – $228,280 | 3,620 |
| Tennessee | $98,870 | +3.0% | $78,385 | $48,030 – $168,570 | 4,400 |
| Indiana | $98,170 | +19.8% | $75,026 | $61,710 – $224,740 | 4,880 |
| New Jersey | $96,630 | −7.8% | $72,844 | $32,220 – $239,200+ | 2,960 |
| Wyoming | $93,480 | +28.6% | $74,593 | $47,920 – $124,120 | 230 |
| Illinois | $92,860 | −6.5% | $69,705 | $49,410 – $214,090 | 7,740 |
| Alabama | $92,310 | +11.5% | $69,420 | $58,540 – $202,190 | 3,360 |
| Florida | $88,710 | −12.2% | $71,237 | $60,300 – $239,200+ | 8,500 |
| Kansas | $86,700 | −13.1% | $65,785 | $43,780 – $218,080 | 1,060 |
| New Hampshire | $85,250 | +4.3% | $68,803 | $64,600 – $239,200+ | 430 |
| Kentucky | $83,680 | +6.4% | $64,888 | $50,590 – $227,360 | 1,380 |
| South Carolina | $82,480 | +3.4% | $63,063 | $59,460 – $137,930 | 1,030 |
| Wisconsin | $81,500 | +0.1% | $63,226 | $63,130 – $177,000 | 4,410 |
| Hawaii | $81,480 | +69.4% | $61,489 | $39,490 – $215,140 | 290 |
| Nebraska | $80,960 | −0.5% | $62,981 | $45,210 – $230,190 | 2,760 |
| South Dakota | $78,720 | +14.8% | $64,210 | $59,270 – $134,040 | 270 |
| Nevada | $77,160 | −7.7% | $63,112 | $49,320 – $212,930 | 1,230 |
| Oklahoma | $76,450 | +8.1% | $59,718 | $38,300 – $221,890 | 950 |
| Ohio | $74,720 | −5.6% | $60,123 | $44,730 – $208,410 | 5,670 |
| Alaska | $73,890 | +3.8% | $60,812 | $59,600 – $108,600 | — |
| West Virginia | $60,300 | −43.6% | $48,653 | $25,850 – $133,950 | 2,400 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health specialties teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for health specialties teachers, postsecondary is $107,310 a year ($51.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,270 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays health specialties teachers, postsecondary the most?
Utah has the highest median pay at $168,060. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many health specialties teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 221,270 people work as health specialties teachers, postsecondary nationwide.