How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Seattle?
$93,540a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $44.97 an hour or $7,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.97
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,840Median: $93,540Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 25th | $70,440 | $33.87 | |
| Median | $93,540 | $44.97 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.62 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Bellingham, WA | $97,870 |
| Portland, OR | $78,850 |
| Spokane, WA | $73,070 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $44.97 ($93,540 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $93,540 against $80,250 nationally, 17% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $81,630, so Seattle pays 15% more.
Where does Seattle rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
35 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,400 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.