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Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers salary in North Carolina

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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 April 27, 2026
Median annual$130,110
Mean annual$157,910
Range (10th to 90th)Not published
North Carolina employment10,530
State vs national+18.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina postsecondary health specialties teachers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Real disclosed salaries

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 58 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $166,650. 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 — entry11$95,000
Level II — qualified25$166,650
Level III — experienced14$167,500
Level IV — fully competent4$287,441

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
High Point UniversityAssociate Professor in Prosthodontics14$166,650
Duke UniversityAssistant Professor10$244,155
East Carolina UniversityClinical Assistant Professor9$172,958
North Carolina State UniversityAssistant Professor9$140,000
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILLClinical Associate Professor/Cardiothoracic Surgeon8$185,100
Wake Forest University Health SciencesClinical Assistant Professor3$119,995
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State UniversityAssociate Professor of Health Services Management2$78,902
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBOROAssistant Professor of Public Health Education1$86,000
University of North Carolina at CharlotteAssistant Professor1$95,000
Appalachian State UniversityAssistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition and Dietetics1$78,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Assistant Professor at Duke University
    $175,000
    DurhamDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465625
  • Assistant Professor of Public Health Education at UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
    $86,000
    GreensboroDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-466078
  • Clinical Associate Professor/Cardiothoracic Surgeon at UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
    $647,282
    Chapel HillDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-462358
  • Clinical Associate Professor at East Carolina University
    $150,000
    Elizabeth CityDecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-335591
  • Assistant Professor at Duke University
    $175,000
    DurhamWage Level IDecided Sep 24, 2025I-200-25260-314773
  • Attending Dentist in General Dentistry at High Point University
    $160,000
    High PointWage Level IIIDecided Sep 16, 2025I-200-25252-296264
  • Assistant Professor at Duke University
    $205,405
    DurhamWage Level IDecided Sep 3, 2025I-200-25238-269112
  • Pre- doctoral Dir. in Prosthodontics/Clinical Assist.Prof at High Point University
    $185,000
    High PointWage Level IIIDecided Sep 2, 2025I-200-25237-264392

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.

By seniority

Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers pay by experience level in North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 34 certified offers. The most common variant is Assistant Professor at a median of $175,000.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Assistant ProfessorDuke University19$175,000
Clinical Assistant ProfessorEast Carolina University12$172,958
Associate Professor in ProsthodonticsHigh Point University3$166,650

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$106,1302023$130,1102024

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 North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers in North Carolina is $130,110.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Postsecondary Health Specialties Teachers?
The North Carolina median is +18.2% versus the BLS national figure of $110,033.
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.