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How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in San Francisco?

$84,730a year

Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $40.74 an hour or $7,061 a month.

Hourly
$40.74
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
50 of 177
Jobs in the area
700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,280Median: $84,730Highest 10%: $155,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,280$23.69
25th$62,980$30.28
Median$84,730$40.74
75th$116,300$55.92
90th$155,700$74.86

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
Modesto, CA$81,260
Los Angeles, CA$79,680
Santa Maria, CA$79,640
Riverside, CA$78,540
Nursing Instructor and Teacher salary in California Nursing Instructor and Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Health Specialties Teacher$357,200
Economics Teacher$203,700
Engineering Teacher$175,200
Social Sciences Teacher$170,200
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$170,100
Communications Teacher$166,900
English Language and Literature Teacher$165,100
History Teacher$162,200
Chemistry Teacher$137,400
Mathematical Science Teacher$134,900
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $40.74 ($84,730 a year).

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

Yes: $84,730 against $80,250 nationally, 6% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $81,960, so San Francisco pays 3% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?

50 of 177 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,700 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.