How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $38.31 an hour or $6,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.31
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 2,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| 25th | $61,640 | $29.63 | |
| Median | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| 75th | $104,900 | $50.42 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 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 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,540 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $38.31 ($79,680 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $79,680 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,960, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
88 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,200 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.