How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Arizona?
$78,980a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Arizona. That is $37.97 an hour or $6,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.97
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $78,980Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $78,980 | $37.97 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.36 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.63 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $101,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $71,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 27. South Carolina | $79,540 |
| 28. New Mexico | $79,380 |
| 29. Illinois | $79,150 |
| 30. Arizona | $78,980 |
| 31. Michigan | $78,870 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $78,460 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $78,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $37.97 ($78,980 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $78,980 against $80,250 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Flagstaff, AZ, with a median of $101,200 a year.
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.