How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Columbus?
$79,040a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $38.00 an hour or $6,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,340Median: $79,040Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,340 | $11.22 | |
| 25th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| Median | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| 75th | $99,360 | $47.77 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.33 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Dayton, OH | $76,410 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,030 |
| Akron, OH | $71,260 |
| Cleveland, OH | $68,580 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,520 |
| Wheeling, WV | $65,100 |
| Canton, OH | $62,440 |
| Huntington, WV | $62,210 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $101,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,820 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $94,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $84,820 |
| Sociology Teacher | $84,010 |
| History Teacher | $82,440 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $38.00 ($79,040 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $79,040 against $80,250 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $76,700, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
96 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.