SOC 25-1072 · May 2025 · United States
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $80,250 per year, measured over 77,960 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $129,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 108.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $129,530 and West Virginia pays $62,210.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $129,530 | 1,890 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $107,770 | 110 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $98,170 | 240 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $96,500 | 870 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $95,500 | 1,380 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $90,890 | 430 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $85,650 | — | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $85,130 | 2,280 | |
| 9 | Texas | $84,930 | 6,830 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $84,700 | 1,760 |
States with the most Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6,830 | $84,930 | |
| 2 | New York | 6,340 | $82,950 | |
| 3 | California | 5,610 | $81,960 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 4,940 | $79,150 | |
| 5 | Florida | 4,320 | $82,410 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 4,290 | $76,700 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 4,290 | $78,460 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,560 | $80,400 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,280 | $85,130 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 2,000 | $76,980 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waco | $206,810 | 60 |
| 2 | San Jose | $150,400 | 140 |
| 3 | Fresno | $135,080 | 110 |
| 4 | Augusta | $111,820 | 260 |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $111,440 | 100 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $110,620 | 220 |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $109,080 | 230 |
| 8 | Fargo | $106,380 | 70 |
| 9 | San Diego | $103,900 | 360 |
| 10 | Houston | $103,010 | 1,580 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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