How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$78,460a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,280Median: $78,460Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| Median | $78,460 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $99,300 | $47.74 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.75 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $76,710 |
| Lancaster, PA | $75,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,830 |
| Erie, PA | $65,880 |
| Johnstown, PA | $64,050 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 29. Illinois | $79,150 |
| 30. Arizona | $78,980 |
| 31. Michigan | $78,870 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $78,460 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $78,340 |
| 34. New Hampshire | $78,310 |
| 35. Oregon | $78,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.72 ($78,460 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $78,460 against $80,250 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $81,040 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.