SOC 25-1072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Johnstown, PA is $64,050 per year, 20.2% below the national median of $80,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Johnstown, PA is $64,050 per year, 20.2% below the national median of $80,250. Pay ranges from under $49,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,970 to $73,740.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 63rd of 231 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,970 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $49,970 | −37.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,050 | −20.2% |
| 75th | $73,740 | −8.1% |
| 90th | $95,020 | +18.4% |
| Mean | $66,540 | −17.1% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $81,040 | 2,050 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $77,880 | 360 | |
| 3 | Scranton | $76,710 | 170 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $75,770 | 120 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $73,830 | 720 | |
| 6 | Erie | $65,880 | 100 | |
| 7 | Harrisburg | $61,900 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnstown run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,050 goes as far as $65,625 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,625US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,050 a year, 20.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,970 to $95,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $81,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Johnstown, PA?
The median annual wage is $64,050, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,250, so pay in Johnstown, PA is 20.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Johnstown, PA earns more than $95,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $81,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Johnstown, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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