How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.58 an hour or $6,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.58
- Average (mean)
- $86,410
- Jobs
- 77,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 25th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| Median | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.26 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $129,500 |
| District of Columbia | $107,800 |
| Delaware | $98,170 |
| Nevada | $96,500 |
| Connecticut | $95,500 |
| Idaho | $90,890 |
| Alaska | $85,650 |
| Massachusetts | $85,130 |
| Texas | $84,930 |
| Wisconsin | $84,700 |
| Maryland | $84,050 |
| New York | $82,950 |
| Nebraska | $82,720 |
| Virginia | $82,550 |
| Colorado | $82,530 |
| Florida | $82,410 |
| Utah | $82,320 |
| California | $81,960 |
| Washington | $81,630 |
| Minnesota | $81,280 |
| North Dakota | $80,710 |
| North Carolina | $80,400 |
| Tennessee | $80,050 |
| Louisiana | $79,960 |
| Alabama | $79,690 |
| Maine | $79,600 |
| South Carolina | $79,540 |
| New Mexico | $79,380 |
| Illinois | $79,150 |
| Arizona | $78,980 |
| Michigan | $78,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,460 |
| Rhode Island | $78,340 |
| New Hampshire | $78,310 |
| Oregon | $78,050 |
| Montana | $77,980 |
| Georgia | $77,720 |
| Iowa | $77,360 |
| New Jersey | $76,980 |
| Ohio | $76,700 |
| Missouri | $76,340 |
| Indiana | $76,080 |
| Mississippi | $75,060 |
| Wyoming | $72,590 |
| Kentucky | $71,920 |
| Oklahoma | $67,840 |
| Vermont | $66,660 |
| South Dakota | $66,630 |
| Arkansas | $63,090 |
| Kansas | $62,870 |
| West Virginia | $62,210 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $206,800 |
| San Jose, CA | $150,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $135,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $111,800 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $111,400 |
| Wilmington, NC | $110,600 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $109,100 |
| Fargo, ND | $106,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,900 |
| Houston, TX | $103,000 |
| Durham, NC | $101,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $101,300 |
| Springfield, IL | $101,300 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $101,200 |
| New Haven, CT | $100,200 |
In other countries
Nursing Instructor and Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.58 ($80,250 a year).
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make a month?
About $6,688 a month before tax, based on a median of $80,250 a year.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,800 or less a year ($23.46 an hour); the top 10% make $129,500 or more.
Which state pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $129,500 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($107,800) and Delaware ($98,170).
Which city pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $206,800 a year.
How many nursing instructor and teachers are there in the United States?
About 77,960 people work as nursing instructor and teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.