What Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary this way: "Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions"; "Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences"; "Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others"; "Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers"; "Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is doctoral or professional degree. Work experience in a related occupation is typically less than 5 years.
Job outlook for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 278,400 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 328,300 in 2035, an increase of 49,900 jobs (+17.9%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 24,900 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 8.9% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $107,310, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
Across the 8 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $106,936 in Pennsylvania to $193,438 in California, a gap of $86,502 (1.81 times). 7 of those 8 states average above the BLS national median of $107,310 and 1 average at or below it.
New Jersey employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 26,670, which is 22.4% of the 119,320 counted across them. New York follows with 19,040.
Highest-paying states
California ($193,438), New Hampshire ($163,131) and Massachusetts ($149,339) lead the ranking, while Pennsylvania ($106,936) and Delaware ($108,124) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary: pay against the cost of living
We compare 9 labor markets, each represented by its most populous county. After federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics (a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline), the largest yearly margin is in Rockingham County, NH (Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH) at $94,112. The smallest margin is $50,960 in Kings County, NY.
The median wage for this occupation covers all four basics in 9 of the 9 markets. A one-bedroom apartment takes between 17.1% and 35.7% of take-home pay, depending on the market.
Occupations related to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (25-1000) include Business Teachers, Postsecondary and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary.
Frequently asked questions about Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
What is the national median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $107,310. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $106,936 to $193,438.
Which state pays Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary the most?
California, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $193,438. New Hampshire is next at $163,131.
What is the job outlook for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary?
BLS projects employment to grow by 17.9% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 24,900 openings a year.
What education do Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary need?
The typical entry-level education is doctoral or professional degree, with work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years, according to BLS.
Where can Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary afford to live best?
Among the markets covered, Rockingham County, NH leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes, rent, food, energy and gasoline: $94,112 on a median wage of $164,450.