Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 77,960 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,800 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $63,510 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $80,250 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $101,090 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $129,500 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$64K
Median
$80K
75th
$101K
90th
$130K
Highest Paying States for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $125,620 |
| District of Columbia | $109,610 |
| Delaware | $99,500 |
| Alaska | $97,020 |
| California | $96,830 |
| Texas | $96,030 |
| Massachusetts | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | $94,470 |
| Idaho | $93,950 |
| Washington | $92,500 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $125,620 per year, while Washington has an average of $92,500 — a difference of $33,120. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 77,960 workers were employed as Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $86,410 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1072