Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Louisiana
$138,400avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,250 employed
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Louisiana earn an average of $138,400 a year. That is $9,170 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $147,570. The best-paying metro area is Lafayette, LA at $134,680.
$125,130Median pay
$138,400Average yearly
+36%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
140 jobs
Lafayette, LA
$134,680
a year
240 jobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
$81,790
a year
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana health specialties teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147,570 | – |
| Louisiana | $138,400 | – |
| Arkansas | $205,560 | – |
| Mississippi | $166,400 | – |
| Texas | $159,640 | – |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$87,380
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$56,340
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- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$137,530
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$87,790
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$106,100
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make in Louisiana?
The average is $138,400 a year, and the median is $125,130. That is $9,170 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $147,570.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Lafayette, LA ($134,680), followed by Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($81,790). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Shreveport-Bossier City, LA ($81,790).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #18 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1071. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national health specialties teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.