Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington
$164,770avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,510 employed
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earn an average of $164,770 a year. That is $17,200 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $147,570. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $170,340.
$137,520Median pay
$164,770Average yearly
+5%Avg. pay since 2020
#10Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
13,870 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$170,340
a year
2260 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$141,700
a year
31,460 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$132,820
a year
450 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$113,920
a year
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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington health specialties teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Washington highlighted · tap a state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $147,570 | – |
| Washington | $164,770 | – |
| Idaho | $121,260 | – |
| Oregon | $121,050 | – |
Related jobs in Washington
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83,500
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$88,580
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79,670
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$115,920
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$92,500
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77,330
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary make in Washington?
The average is $164,770 a year, and the median is $137,520. That is $17,200 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $147,570.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($170,340), followed by Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($141,700). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Bellingham, WA ($113,920).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #10 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.