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Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers salary in Massachusetts

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$134,520
Mean annual$166,200
Range (10th to 90th)$65,910 to $333,290
Massachusetts employment10,250
State vs national+20.8% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Massachusetts postsecondary health specialties teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$65,91025TH$96,890MEDIAN$134,52075TH$216,59090TH$333,290

The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,890 and $216,590, with a median of $134,520.

Real disclosed salaries

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 83 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $137,297. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry35$110,000
Level II — qualified35$148,000
Level III — experienced7$293,383
Level IV — fully competent4$312,021

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYAssistant Professor25$156,833
Tufts UniversityAssistant Professor22$136,260
Harvard UniversityAssistant Professor14$137,025
MCPHS UniversityAssistant Professor of Pharmaceutics8$133,640
Simmons UniversityAssistant Professor, Department of Nutrition4$78,953
New England College of OptometryAssistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Disease2$117,355
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInstructor1$105,000
HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE INSTITUTEDPM Faculty1$145,333
MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsAssistant Professor1$106,000
Northeastern UniversityAssistant Professor1$117,428

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Clinical Assistant Professor at TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    $150,000
    BostonWage Level IIDecided I-200-26084-729559
  • Assistant Professor of Optometry at New England College of Optometry
    $116,982
    BostonWage Level IIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715873
  • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at TRUSTEES OF BSOTON UNIVERSITY
    $90,000
    BOSTONWage Level IDecided Mar 16, 2026I-200-26068-688808
  • Assistant Professor at Tufts University
    $126,690
    BostonWage Level IIDecided Mar 2, 2026I-200-26054-657345
  • Assistant Professor at Tufts University
    $140,392
    BostonWage Level IIDecided Feb 26, 2026I-200-26050-651890
  • Instructor of Pharmacy Practice at MCPHS University
    $96,410
    BostonWage Level IDecided Feb 20, 2026I-200-26043-637497
  • Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University
    $167,117
    North GraftonWage Level IIDecided Feb 17, 2026I-200-26040-628185
  • Associate Teaching Professor at Tufts University
    $154,350
    North GraftonWage Level IIDecided Feb 10, 2026I-203-26034-616025

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers pay by experience level in Massachusetts

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers specialties in Massachusetts

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 60 certified offers. The most common variant is Assistant Professor at a median of $140,392.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Assistant ProfessorTRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY41$140,392
Clinical Assistant ProfessorTRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY13$150,000
InstructorHarvard University3$120,000
Assistant Professor of PharmaceuticsMCPHS University3$133,640

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts, by industry

Median offered wage across 83 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $136,898.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationTRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY80$136,898
HealthcareBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center2$162,500
Professional servicesHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE INSTITUTE1$145,333

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Massachusetts over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Massachusetts2023 to 2025
$129,3302023$130,0002024$134,5202025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.8 / 5
  • Education and Training

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.1 / 5
  • Instructing

    Technical

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

  2. 02

    Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

  3. 03

    Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

  4. 04

    Supervise laboratory sessions.

  5. 05

    Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.

  6. 06

    Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public health, stress management, and work site health promotion.

  7. 07

    Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

  8. 08

    Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+17.3%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts is $134,520.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national median for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers?
The Massachusetts median is +20.8% versus the BLS national figure of $111,332.
What is the salary range for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in Massachusetts?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $65,910 and the 90th-percentile at $333,290, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 17.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.