How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Austin?
$84,930a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,200Median: $84,930Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| 25th | $66,880 | $32.15 | |
| Median | $84,930 | $40.83 | |
| 75th | $99,930 | $48.04 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Waco, TX | $206,800 |
| Houston, TX | $103,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,970 |
| Odessa, TX | $96,960 |
| Killeen, TX | $94,230 |
| Sherman, TX | $85,200 |
| College Station, TX | $84,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $81,450 |
| Lubbock, TX | $78,990 |
| McAllen, TX | $76,840 |
| Amarillo, TX | $74,650 |
| Brownsville, TX | $73,750 |
| Tyler, TX | $67,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,650 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,060 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $84,930 against $80,250 nationally, 6% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,930, so Austin pays 0% more.
Where does Austin rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
48 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 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.