Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1071 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | $172,848,000 | $294,459,360 | $416,068,640 | $537,680,000 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $146,369,600 | $268,236,800 | $390,104,000 | $511,971,200 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $123,073,600 | $251,902,560 | $380,729,440 | $509,558,400 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $183,892,800 | $289,084,640 | $394,278,560 | $499,470,400 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $160,139,200 | $269,998,560 | $379,855,840 | $489,715,200 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $158,454,400 | $268,846,240 | $379,240,160 | $489,632,000 |
| Jackson, MS | $139,921,600 | $256,345,440 | $372,771,360 | $489,195,200 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $112,819,200 | $238,195,360 | $363,569,440 | $488,945,600 |
| Farmington, NM | $110,968,000 | $235,851,200 | $360,734,400 | $485,617,600 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $197,017,600 | $291,470,400 | $385,923,200 | $480,376,000 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 140 | $244,689 |
| LSU Health Sciences Center | 56 | $247,169 |
| University of Michigan | 51 | $175,004 |
| WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES | 5 | $180,825 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 5 | $76,302 |
| Texas A&M University | 4 | $137,125 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 3 | $73,832 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 3 | $165,983 |
| University of Idaho | 3 | $79,484 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 2 | $98,500 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | $241,179 |
| 2021 | 23 | $203,724 |
| 2022 | 18 | $194,618 |
| 2023 | 41 | $229,089 |
| 2024 | 83 | $203,860 |
| 2025 | 88 | $217,461 |
| 2026 | 7 | $214,307 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Biology | 4.3 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.2 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Administrative | 3.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 35.9% |
| Post-first professional | 24.9% |
| Other | 19.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.6% |
| Some college | 2.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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