How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in New Jersey?
$76,980a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.01 an hour or $6,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.01
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $76,980Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| Median | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.98 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $92,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,040 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,590 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 36. Montana | $77,980 |
| 37. Georgia | $77,720 |
| 38. Iowa | $77,360 |
| 39. New Jersey | $76,980 |
| 40. Ohio | $76,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $76,340 |
| 42. Indiana | $76,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.01 ($76,980 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $76,980 against $80,250 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $92,050 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.