Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1071) employed 221,270 people in May 2025. The median pay is $107,310 a year (n/a an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,270 and the highest-paid 10% more than $322,020. BLS projects its employment to change by +17.9% between 2025 and 2035 (about 24,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Doctoral or professional degree, with less than 5 years experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Utah ($168,060), District of Columbia ($167,520), California ($165,110). Most jobs: New York (21,410), Texas (18,960), California (17,350).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,270 | $28.50 |
| 25th percentile | $75,690 | $36.39 |
| Median | $107,310 | n/a |
| Mean | $147,570 | $70.95 |
| 75th percentile | $210,370 | $101.14 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $322,020 | $154.82 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 278,400 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 328,300 |
| Change in jobs | 49,900 |
| Percent change | +17.9% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 24,900 |
| Self-employed share | 0.3% |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,360 | 1.12 | $92,310 | $58,540 | $202,190 | -14% | 14% |
| Arizona | 3,620 | 0.79 | $99,000 | $61,180 | $228,280 | -8% | 20% |
| Arkansas | 2,080 | 1.12 | $124,890 | $51,480 | $394,880 | +16% | 9% |
| California | 17,350 | 0.67 | $165,110 | $65,510 | $381,560 | +54% | 15% |
| Colorado | 7,800 | 1.91 | $136,930 | $69,890 | $360,240 | +28% | 16% |
| Connecticut | 7,370 | 3.05 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | 260 | 0.38 | $105,780 | $64,840 | $200,430 | -1% | 17% |
| District of Columbia | 1,460 | 1.46 | $167,520 | $66,810 | $304,510 | +56% | 14% |
| Florida | 8,500 | 0.60 | $88,710 | $60,300 | $305,230 | -17% | 25% |
| Georgia | 4,860 | 0.70 | $106,960 | $62,780 | $367,270 | -0% | 17% |
| Hawaii | 290 | 0.33 | $81,480 | $39,490 | $215,140 | -24% | 29% |
| Illinois | 7,740 | 0.89 | $92,860 | $49,410 | $214,090 | -13% | 17% |
| Indiana | 4,880 | 1.07 | $98,170 | $61,710 | $224,740 | -9% | 13% |
| Iowa | 3,230 | 1.45 | $128,490 | $62,810 | $358,550 | +20% | 9% |
| Kansas | 1,060 | 0.52 | $86,700 | $43,780 | $218,080 | -19% | 15% |
| Kentucky | 1,380 | 0.48 | $83,680 | $50,590 | $227,360 | -22% | 14% |
| Louisiana | 2,250 | 0.82 | $125,130 | $63,470 | $282,740 | +17% | 10% |
| Maine | 730 | 0.80 | $103,090 | $57,440 | $280,750 | -4% | 14% |
| Maryland | 7,460 | 1.90 | $108,160 | $64,970 | $306,960 | +1% | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 10,250 | 1.98 | $134,520 | $65,910 | $333,290 | +25% | 16% |
| Michigan | 3,430 | 0.55 | $108,970 | $52,020 | $227,920 | +2% | 13% |
| Minnesota | 3,050 | 0.73 | $103,510 | $51,970 | $210,680 | -4% | 15% |
| Mississippi | 1,890 | 1.14 | $137,220 | $51,030 | $315,480 | +28% | 9% |
| Missouri | 5,700 | 1.37 | $130,490 | $61,550 | $282,650 | +22% | 10% |
| Montana | 370 | 0.51 | $101,220 | $49,310 | $297,190 | -6% | 14% |
| Nebraska | 2,760 | 1.89 | $80,960 | $45,210 | $230,190 | -25% | 16% |
| Nevada | 1,230 | 0.56 | $77,160 | $49,320 | $212,930 | -28% | 27% |
| New Hampshire | 430 | 0.44 | $85,250 | $64,600 | $305,290 | -21% | 22% |
| New Jersey | 2,960 | 0.48 | $96,630 | $32,220 | $271,030 | -10% | 22% |
| New Mexico | 1,430 | 1.15 | $134,600 | $42,680 | $355,560 | +25% | 10% |
| New York | 21,410 | 1.55 | $131,220 | $63,810 | $349,360 | +22% | 15% |
| North Carolina | 9,240 | 1.31 | $103,220 | $60,110 | $329,800 | -4% | 16% |
| North Dakota | 510 | 0.83 | $100,760 | $63,530 | $177,620 | -6% | 12% |
| Ohio | 5,670 | 0.72 | $74,720 | $44,730 | $208,410 | -30% | 18% |
| Oklahoma | 950 | 0.39 | $76,450 | $38,300 | $221,890 | -29% | 16% |
| Oregon | 2,170 | 0.78 | $103,180 | $41,380 | $211,940 | -4% | 19% |
| Pennsylvania | 14,890 | 1.73 | $107,920 | $49,300 | $244,880 | +1% | 14% |
| Rhode Island | 480 | 0.67 | $103,780 | $61,370 | $213,590 | -3% | 16% |
| South Carolina | 1,030 | 0.31 | $82,480 | $59,460 | $137,930 | -23% | 19% |
| South Dakota | 270 | 0.41 | $78,720 | $59,270 | $134,040 | -27% | 15% |
| Tennessee | 4,400 | 0.94 | $98,870 | $48,030 | $168,570 | -8% | 16% |
| Texas | 18,960 | 0.95 | $108,150 | $61,390 | $350,500 | +1% | 16% |
| Utah | 3,520 | 1.43 | $168,060 | $53,400 | $331,930 | +57% | 11% |
| Vermont | 1,170 | 2.72 | $107,500 | $65,770 | $323,700 | +0% | 15% |
| Virginia | 5,040 | 0.86 | $106,880 | $62,560 | $312,350 | -0% | 18% |
| Washington | 4,510 | 0.89 | $137,520 | $79,520 | $306,040 | +28% | 16% |
| West Virginia | 2,400 | 2.40 | $60,300 | $25,850 | $133,950 | -44% | 18% |
| Wisconsin | 4,410 | 1.05 | $81,500 | $63,130 | $177,000 | -24% | 17% |
| Wyoming | 230 | 0.58 | $93,480 | $47,920 | $124,120 | -13% | 13% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 4,340 | $357,220 | $101,160 | $357,220 | 1.28 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 1,560 | $214,790 | $69,030 | $394,880 | 3.06 |
| Greenville, NC | 700 | $181,290 | $64,640 | $382,370 | 6.05 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 1,270 | $178,290 | $42,680 | $355,560 | 2.21 |
| Jackson, MS | 1,330 | $175,090 | $55,320 | $315,480 | 3.46 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 6,710 | $168,720 | $80,780 | $360,240 | 2.93 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 2,790 | $168,060 | $62,000 | $331,930 | 2.38 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,870 | $164,860 | $79,520 | $306,040 | 1.30 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 750 | $164,660 | $58,060 | $359,730 | 3.94 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 7,830 | $164,450 | $77,240 | $343,190 | 2.03 |
| Ithaca, NY | 1,140 | $159,720 | $81,890 | $376,740 | 16.69 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 700 | $139,470 | $67,750 | $222,020 | 2.28 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 360 | $136,370 | $60,340 | $250,700 | 0.15 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,560 | $135,670 | $62,310 | $306,390 | 0.57 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 8,410 | $134,590 | $65,880 | $391,460 | 0.94 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 380 | $131,040 | $59,620 | $305,280 | 0.79 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,370 | $130,880 | $66,400 | $371,710 | 0.82 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 350 | $129,560 | $61,030 | $218,990 | 0.82 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 1,210 | $129,400 | $61,260 | $365,650 | 0.66 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 4,090 | $128,960 | $63,640 | $305,230 | 1.02 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 1,630 | $128,860 | $46,720 | $211,190 | 1.88 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 15,040 | $128,090 | $63,810 | $333,130 | 1.11 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 1,120 | $125,830 | $59,870 | $212,870 | 0.70 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 1,460 | $123,500 | $51,500 | $211,940 | 0.85 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,070 | $109,180 | $39,770 | $227,920 | 0.39 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 440 | $109,110 | $65,610 | $331,210 | 3.03 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 11,210 | $108,150 | $49,300 | $244,880 | 2.72 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,450 | $107,650 | $65,510 | $282,560 | 0.66 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 3,380 | $107,090 | $65,720 | $352,140 | 3.96 |
| Worcester, MA | 1,690 | $106,520 | $65,910 | $333,290 | 3.40 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 400 | $105,820 | $54,940 | $179,580 | 1.66 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 2,840 | $105,280 | $61,320 | $285,570 | 0.49 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 550 | $103,780 | $61,370 | $213,590 | 0.55 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,740 | $103,510 | $51,970 | $210,680 | 0.99 |
| Columbia, SC | 370 | $102,890 | $62,150 | $163,030 | 0.65 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 330 | $102,220 | $63,590 | $170,340 | 0.57 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 310 | $101,900 | $62,190 | $272,780 | 0.73 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 2,960 | $101,780 | $66,620 | $297,580 | 1.89 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 1,260 | $101,530 | $47,160 | $130,150 | 1.29 |
| Richmond, VA | 1,430 | $101,080 | $65,310 | $308,130 | 1.53 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 310 | $101,050 | $51,250 | $205,630 | 0.28 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 6,390 | $101,010 | $58,870 | $214,090 | 0.99 |
| Birmingham, AL | 2,060 | $100,950 | $61,270 | $212,070 | 2.78 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2,220 | $100,880 | $43,860 | $203,060 | 1.40 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 840 | $98,940 | $51,560 | $281,300 | 0.54 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 390 | $98,400 | $59,840 | $177,580 | 2.06 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 910 | $97,260 | $48,880 | $206,770 | 0.58 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,420 | $96,660 | $66,280 | $228,280 | 0.72 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 1,180 | $86,780 | $51,400 | $206,770 | 1.55 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 710 | $85,620 | $68,330 | $311,790 | 2.15 |
| Madison, WI | 2,390 | $85,510 | $63,130 | $177,000 | 4.12 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 720 | $83,680 | $64,610 | $313,530 | 1.75 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 1,110 | $82,340 | $64,810 | $134,290 | 0.95 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 310 | $82,330 | $57,690 | $127,360 | 0.60 |
| Reno, NV | 300 | $82,110 | $64,500 | $108,420 | 0.78 |
| Knoxville, TN | 560 | $81,570 | $48,780 | $155,470 | 0.93 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 400 | $80,890 | $61,860 | $128,680 | 0.37 |
| Tyler, TX | 450 | $80,740 | $62,620 | $103,510 | 2.74 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 490 | $80,690 | $63,940 | $151,790 | 0.32 |
| Toledo, OH | 340 | $79,410 | $46,960 | $222,660 | 0.81 |
The median is $107,310 a year (n/a an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $59,270 and the highest-paid tenth over $322,020 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
221,270 in May 2025, and BLS projects +17.9% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
Utah, with a median of $168,060 (among states with published figures).