Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary is $165,110 a year. About 17,350 people work in this job there.
That is 54% higher than the U.S. median ($107,310). California ranks 3rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for health specialties teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $65,510 |
| 25% of workers | $99,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $165,110 |
| 75% of workers | $357,220 |
| 90% of workers | $381,560 |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $357,220 | 4,340 |
| Fresno | $138,400 | 140 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $136,370 | 360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $134,590 | 8,410 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $119,470 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $107,650 | 1,450 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $104,050 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $80,690 | 490 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for health specialties teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +17.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Health Education Specialists | $63,610 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,630 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,960 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,340 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,150 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,850 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,780 |
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