How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Portland?
$78,850a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,900Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $78,850 against $80,250 nationally, 2% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,050, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
99 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,400 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.