How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Madison?
$94,420a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $45.39 an hour or $7,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.39
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,920Median: $94,420Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 25th | $74,890 | $36.00 | |
| Median | $94,420 | $45.39 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.65 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.31 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Eau Claire, WI | $97,630 |
| Kenosha, WI | $86,920 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $84,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $77,960 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $45.39 ($94,420 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $94,420 against $80,250 nationally, 18% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $84,700, so Madison pays 11% more.
Where does Madison rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
32 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,500 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.