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How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Riverside?

$78,540a year

Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.

Hourly
$37.76
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
103 of 177
Jobs in the area
880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,830Median: $78,540Highest 10%: $175,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,830$22.51
25th$61,080$29.37
Median$78,540$37.76
75th$100,800$48.47
90th$175,200$84.23

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.

San Jose, CA$150,400
Fresno, CA$135,100
San Diego, CA$103,900
Bakersfield, CA$98,360
Visalia, CA$97,360
Sacramento, CA$87,010
San Francisco, CA$84,730
Modesto, CA$81,260
Los Angeles, CA$79,680
Santa Maria, CA$79,640
Nursing Instructor and Teacher salary in California Nursing Instructor and Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$223,200
History Teacher$192,300
Communications Teacher$180,700
Social Sciences Teacher$180,200
Foreign Language and Literature Teacher$171,700
Art$163,800
Atmospheric$163,100
Engineering Teacher$163,100
English Language and Literature Teacher$160,100
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher$159,700
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Riverside?

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).

Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Riverside than the national average?

No: $78,540 against $80,250 nationally, 2% less.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $81,960, so Riverside pays 4% less.

Where does Riverside rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?

103 of 177 metro areas with data.

How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Riverside?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,200 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.