Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary to increase by 17.9% between 2024 and 2034, from 278,400 to 328,300 jobs. Its estimate of 24,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($107,310), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
278,400
Projected employment (2034)
328,300
Projected change (2024–2034)
18%
Annual openings (projected average)
24,900
Pay & Preparation
$107,310
Doctoral or professional degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Instructing (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Active Learning (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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