How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Albany?
$71,390a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $34.32 an hour or $5,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.32
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,710Median: $71,390Highest 10%: $105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $71,390 | $34.32 | |
| 75th | $96,770 | $46.52 | |
| 90th | $105,200 | $50.59 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Binghamton, NY | $97,130 |
| New York, NY | $92,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,620 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $63,900 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $34.32 ($71,390 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $71,390 against $80,250 nationally, 11% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,950, so Albany pays 14% less.
Where does Albany rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
144 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,200 or more.
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.