Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Occupation
$79,940
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
74,250
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+20.9%
10 Year Change
$66,100
2014 Median
$79,940
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | $169,990 | — |
| Educational Support Services | $153,740 | 480 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $101,290 | 2,380 |
| Hospitals | $100,970 | 2,470 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $99,670 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $103,780 | 130 |
| Hawaii | $102,180 | 370 |
| New Jersey | $102,090 | 1,540 |
| Oregon | $101,640 | 580 |
| California | $99,010 | 6,120 |
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Offices of Physicians
Educational Support Services
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Hospitals
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Technical and Trade Schools