How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in California?
$81,960a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in California. That is $39.40 an hour or $6,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.40
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $81,960Highest 10%: $164,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| Median | $81,960 | $39.40 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $55.99 | |
| 90th | $164,500 | $79.06 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $150,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $135,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $98,360 |
| Visalia, CA | $97,360 |
| Sacramento, CA | $87,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,730 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,680 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 15. Colorado | $82,530 |
| 16. Florida | $82,410 |
| 17. Utah | $82,320 |
| 18. California | $81,960 |
| 19. Washington | $81,630 |
| 20. Minnesota | $81,280 |
| 21. North Dakota | $80,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $39.40 ($81,960 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $81,960 against $80,250 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
California ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $150,400 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.