How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $38.96 an hour or $6,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.96
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 2,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,280 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| Median | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.31 | |
| 90th | $118,500 | $56.96 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $38.96 ($81,040 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $81,040 against $80,250 nationally, 1% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $78,460, so Philadelphia pays 3% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
76 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,500 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.