How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Texas?
$84,930a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Texas. That is $40.83 an hour or $7,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.83
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,760Median: $84,930Highest 10%: $137,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,760 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| Median | $84,930 | $40.83 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.03 | |
| 90th | $137,500 | $66.12 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $206,800 |
| Houston, TX | $103,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $98,970 |
| Odessa, TX | $96,960 |
| Killeen, TX | $94,230 |
| Sherman, TX | $85,200 |
| Austin, TX | $84,930 |
| College Station, TX | $84,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $81,450 |
| Lubbock, TX | $78,990 |
| McAllen, TX | $76,840 |
| Amarillo, TX | $74,650 |
| Brownsville, TX | $73,750 |
| Tyler, TX | $67,320 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,650 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 6. Idaho | $90,890 |
| 7. Alaska | $85,650 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $85,130 |
| 9. Texas | $84,930 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $84,700 |
| 11. Maryland | $84,050 |
| 12. New York | $82,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $40.83 ($84,930 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $84,930 against $80,250 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Texas rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Texas ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $206,800 a year.
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.