How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.52 an hour or $8,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.52
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 1,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,860 | $25.89 | |
| 25th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 75th | $137,500 | $66.12 | |
| 90th | $173,500 | $83.41 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Waco, TX | $206,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,970 |
| Odessa, TX | $96,960 |
| Killeen, TX | $94,230 |
| Sherman, TX | $85,200 |
| Austin, TX | $84,930 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.52 ($103,000 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $80,250 nationally, 28% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $84,930, so Houston pays 21% more.
Where does Houston rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
10 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,500 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.