How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Sacramento?
$87,010a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $41.83 an hour or $7,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.83
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,950Median: $87,010Highest 10%: $163,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 25th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| Median | $87,010 | $41.83 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| 90th | $163,400 | $78.56 |
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 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,730 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,680 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $78,540 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $41.83 ($87,010 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $87,010 against $80,250 nationally, 8% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,960, so Sacramento pays 6% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
43 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,400 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.