Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $80,250 per year. Salaries range from $48,800 at the entry level to $129,500+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 77,960 nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 16.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$80,250
per year
Employment
77,960
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$48,800
25th percentile
$63,510
Median
$80,250
75th percentile
$101,090
90th percentile
$129,500
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+16.8%
Much faster than average
Annual Openings
8,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$62K$130K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$130K
+61%
District of Columbia
$108K
+34%
Delaware
$98K
+22%
Nevada
$97K
+20%
Connecticut
$96K
+19%
Idaho
$91K
+13%
Alaska
$86K
+7%
Massachusetts
$85K
+6%
Texas
$85K
+6%
Wisconsin
$85K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $129,530 | +61.4% |
| District of Columbia | $107,770 | +34.3% |
| Delaware | $98,170 | +22.3% |
| Nevada | $96,500 | +20.2% |
| Connecticut | $95,500 | +19.0% |
| Idaho | $90,890 | +13.3% |
| Alaska | $85,650 | +6.7% |
| Massachusetts | $85,130 | +6.1% |
| Texas | $84,930 | +5.8% |
| Wisconsin | $84,700 | +5.5% |
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $206,810 | +157.7% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $150,400 | +87.4% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,080 | +68.3% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $111,820 | +39.3% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $111,440 | +38.9% |
| Wilmington, NC | $110,620 | +37.8% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $109,080 | +35.9% |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $106,380 | +32.6% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $103,900 | +29.5% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,010 | +28.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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