How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Tampa?
$84,590a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $40.67 an hour or $7,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.67
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,050Median: $84,590Highest 10%: $105,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| 25th | $65,760 | $31.62 | |
| Median | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.34 | |
| 90th | $105,800 | $50.85 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Deltona, FL | $95,680 |
| Miami, FL | $86,030 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $82,800 |
| Lakeland, FL | $80,670 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $79,710 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $78,250 |
| Orlando, FL | $76,980 |
| North Port, FL | $72,520 |
Related jobs in Tampa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $78,660 |
| Business Teacher | $78,610 |
| Atmospheric | $75,480 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,120 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $73,670 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $70,610 |
| Psychology Teacher | $69,930 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $68,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $66,770 |
| Area | $66,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $40.67 ($84,590 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $84,590 against $80,250 nationally, 5% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $82,410, so Tampa pays 3% more.
Where does Tampa rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
53 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,800 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.