How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Phoenix?
$71,740a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.49 an hour or $5,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.49
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 143 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,400Median: $71,740Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| 25th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $71,740 | $34.49 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.88 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $101,200 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34.49 ($71,740 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $71,740 against $80,250 nationally, 11% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,980, so Phoenix pays 9% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
143 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.