Health Specialties Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for health specialties teachers is $107,310 a year. By state, it ranges from $60,300 in West Virginia to $168,060 in Utah.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $59,270
- 25th percentile
- $75,690
- Median
- $107,310
- 75th percentile
- $210,370
- Top 10%
- $322,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 221,270 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $168,060 | +57% | $53,400 | $331,930 | 3,520 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $167,520 | +56% | $66,810 | $304,510 | 1,460 |
| 3 | California | $165,110 | +54% | $65,510 | $381,560 | 17,350 |
| 4 | Washington | $137,520 | +28% | $79,520 | $306,040 | 4,510 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $137,220 | +28% | $51,030 | $315,480 | 1,890 |
| 6 | Colorado | $136,930 | +28% | $69,890 | $360,240 | 7,800 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $134,600 | +25% | $42,680 | $355,560 | 1,430 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $134,520 | +25% | $65,910 | $333,290 | 10,250 |
| 9 | New York | $131,220 | +22% | $63,810 | $349,360 | 21,410 |
| 10 | Missouri | $130,490 | +22% | $61,550 | $282,650 | 5,700 |
| 11 | Iowa | $128,490 | +20% | $62,810 | $358,550 | 3,230 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $125,130 | +17% | $63,470 | $282,740 | 2,250 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $124,890 | +16% | $51,480 | $394,880 | 2,080 |
| 14 | Michigan | $108,970 | +2% | $52,020 | $227,920 | 3,430 |
| 15 | Maryland | $108,160 | +1% | $64,970 | $306,960 | 7,460 |
| 16 | Texas | $108,150 | +1% | $61,390 | $350,500 | 18,960 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $107,920 | +1% | $49,300 | $244,880 | 14,890 |
| 18 | Vermont | $107,500 | 0% | $65,770 | $323,700 | 1,170 |
| 19 | Georgia | $106,960 | 0% | $62,780 | $367,270 | 4,860 |
| 20 | Virginia | $106,880 | 0% | $62,560 | $312,350 | 5,040 |
| 21 | Delaware | $105,780 | −1% | $64,840 | $200,430 | 260 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $103,780 | −3% | $61,370 | $213,590 | 480 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $103,510 | −4% | $51,970 | $210,680 | 3,050 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $103,220 | −4% | $60,110 | $329,800 | 9,240 |
| 25 | Oregon | $103,180 | −4% | $41,380 | $211,940 | 2,170 |
| 26 | Maine | $103,090 | −4% | $57,440 | $280,750 | 730 |
| 27 | Idaho | $101,910 | −5% | $48,460 | $266,600 | Not published |
| 28 | Montana | $101,220 | −6% | $49,310 | $297,190 | 370 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $100,760 | −6% | $63,530 | $177,620 | 510 |
| 30 | Arizona | $99,000 | −8% | $61,180 | $228,280 | 3,620 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $98,870 | −8% | $48,030 | $168,570 | 4,400 |
| 32 | Indiana | $98,170 | −9% | $61,710 | $224,740 | 4,880 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $96,630 | −10% | $32,220 | $271,030 | 2,960 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $93,480 | −13% | $47,920 | $124,120 | 230 |
| 35 | Illinois | $92,860 | −13% | $49,410 | $214,090 | 7,740 |
| 36 | Alabama | $92,310 | −14% | $58,540 | $202,190 | 3,360 |
| 37 | Florida | $88,710 | −17% | $60,300 | $305,230 | 8,500 |
| 38 | Kansas | $86,700 | −19% | $43,780 | $218,080 | 1,060 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $85,250 | −21% | $64,600 | $305,290 | 430 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $83,680 | −22% | $50,590 | $227,360 | 1,380 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $82,480 | −23% | $59,460 | $137,930 | 1,030 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $81,500 | −24% | $63,130 | $177,000 | 4,410 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $81,480 | −24% | $39,490 | $215,140 | 290 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $80,960 | −25% | $45,210 | $230,190 | 2,760 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $78,720 | −27% | $59,270 | $134,040 | 270 |
| 46 | Nevada | $77,160 | −28% | $49,320 | $212,930 | 1,230 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $76,450 | −29% | $38,300 | $221,890 | 950 |
| 48 | Ohio | $74,720 | −30% | $44,730 | $208,410 | 5,670 |
| 49 | Alaska | $73,890 | −31% | $59,600 | $108,600 | Not published |
| 50 | West Virginia | $60,300 | −44% | $25,850 | $133,950 | 2,400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Health Specialties Teachers salary questions
Which state pays health specialties teachers the most?
Utah, with a median of $168,060 a year (+57% vs. the national median of $107,310). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays health specialties teachers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $60,300 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most health specialties teachers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 21,410, with a median of $131,220.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.