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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska

Want to work as a Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska? Below are the key facts. Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. Excludes “Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1042) and “Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1072) who teach medical science.

$71,190 Median Annual Wage (Alaska)
$46,663 National Median Annual Wage
150 Alaska Employment
Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Alaska?

The health specialties teachers, postsecondary working in Alaska, wages run about $71,190 per year.Pay can range from $57,620 at the 10th percentile to $101,530 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $57,620 n/a
25th percentile $59,470 n/a
Median (50th) $71,190 $0.00
75th percentile $90,280 n/a
90th percentile $101,530 n/a
Salary ranges for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska

The job concentration index in Alaska compared to the national average — is 0.32, meaning fewer health specialties teachers, postsecondary per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $46,663 per year ($22.43/hour), exceeding the Alaska median.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Alaska vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 1,206,846 health specialties teachers, postsecondary across the United States. In Alaska alone, around 150 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 2,960 health specialties teachers, postsecondary.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Alaska vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Alaska Metros for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

The metro areas below employ the most health specialties teachers, postsecondary in Alaska.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Anchorage, AK 110 $68,290

Top States for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

The table below shows the states where the most health specialties teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
Texas 22,840
New York 21,020
Pennsylvania 20,030
Massachusetts 11,420
North Carolina 10,530
California 9,030
Ohio 8,620
Florida 8,200
Illinois 7,770
Maryland 7,470
Colorado 7,400
Missouri 5,860
Wisconsin 5,760
Virginia 5,630
Georgia 4,770
Indiana 4,500
Washington 4,370
Oregon 4,250
Tennessee 3,830
Michigan 3,530

Highest-Paying States for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Where health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn the most: health specialties teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
Arkansas $178,830
District of Columbia $161,830
Utah $136,030
Washington $135,510
Mississippi $132,630
North Carolina $130,110
Massachusetts $130,000
New Mexico $129,170
New York $127,370
Texas $125,000

Skills

Top health specialties teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Education and Training  4.7 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.6 / 5
0
5
Biology  4.3 / 5
0
5
Medicine and Dentistry  4.2 / 5
0
5
Psychology  3.8 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for health specialties teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.8 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Supervise laboratory sessions.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
  • Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Work Activities

  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Getting Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Google Docs, IBM SPSS Statistics

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Careers similar to health specialties teachers, postsecondary include:

Also Known As

A&P Instructor (Anatomy and Physiology Instructor), Activity Therapy Teacher, Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy Teacher, Anesthesiology Teacher, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Childbirth Teacher, Chiropractic Teacher, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Full Professor, Clinical Instructor, Clinical Laboratory Aides Teacher, Clinical Laboratory Science Professor.

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