Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
The national median pay for nursing instructors and teachers is $80,250 a year. By state, it ranges from $62,210 in West Virginia to $129,530 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,800
- 25th percentile
- $63,510
- Median
- $80,250
- 75th percentile
- $101,090
- Top 10%
- $129,500
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 77,960 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $129,530 | +61% | $103,160 | $129,640 | 1,890 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $107,770 | +34% | $65,250 | $173,600 | 110 |
| 3 | Delaware | $98,170 | +22% | $61,800 | $137,820 | 240 |
| 4 | Nevada | $96,500 | +20% | $57,670 | $121,190 | 870 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $95,500 | +19% | $60,790 | $130,380 | 1,380 |
| 6 | Idaho | $90,890 | +13% | $46,940 | $145,940 | 430 |
| 7 | Alaska | $85,650 | +7% | $60,530 | $133,090 | Not published |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $85,130 | +6% | $62,200 | $138,240 | 2,280 |
| 9 | Texas | $84,930 | +6% | $50,760 | $137,530 | 6,830 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $84,700 | +6% | $53,760 | $114,440 | 1,760 |
| 11 | Maryland | $84,050 | +5% | $33,830 | $126,460 | 840 |
| 12 | New York | $82,950 | +3% | $49,840 | $145,230 | 6,340 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $82,720 | +3% | $62,980 | $121,250 | 300 |
| 14 | Virginia | $82,550 | +3% | $57,380 | $118,110 | 1,670 |
| 15 | Colorado | $82,530 | +3% | $39,850 | $127,800 | 1,350 |
| 16 | Florida | $82,410 | +3% | $56,830 | $109,910 | 4,320 |
| 17 | Utah | $82,320 | +3% | $50,190 | $106,850 | 580 |
| 18 | California | $81,960 | +2% | $47,840 | $164,450 | 5,610 |
| 19 | Washington | $81,630 | +2% | $58,320 | $133,840 | 1,300 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $81,280 | +1% | $61,760 | $123,810 | 1,340 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $80,710 | +1% | $61,020 | $106,380 | 150 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $80,400 | 0% | $59,770 | $110,620 | 2,560 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $80,050 | 0% | $60,090 | $109,830 | 1,150 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $79,960 | 0% | $49,370 | $127,910 | 440 |
| 25 | Alabama | $79,690 | −1% | $48,100 | $122,930 | 1,460 |
| 26 | Maine | $79,600 | −1% | $59,970 | $118,810 | 420 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $79,540 | −1% | $60,510 | $128,210 | 1,150 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $79,380 | −1% | $42,680 | $109,880 | 320 |
| 29 | Illinois | $79,150 | −1% | $47,690 | $103,220 | 4,940 |
| 30 | Arizona | $78,980 | −2% | $50,400 | $119,880 | 1,930 |
| 31 | Michigan | $78,870 | −2% | $36,400 | $124,460 | 1,740 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $78,460 | −2% | $47,280 | $107,640 | 4,290 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $78,340 | −2% | $50,890 | $106,220 | 260 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $78,310 | −2% | $63,100 | $102,870 | 320 |
| 35 | Oregon | $78,050 | −3% | $46,900 | $130,810 | 450 |
| 36 | Montana | $77,980 | −3% | $48,560 | $99,800 | 240 |
| 37 | Georgia | $77,720 | −3% | $44,480 | $111,820 | 1,590 |
| 38 | Iowa | $77,360 | −4% | $49,450 | $104,820 | 770 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $76,980 | −4% | $32,220 | $128,910 | 2,000 |
| 40 | Ohio | $76,700 | −4% | $31,380 | $101,340 | 4,290 |
| 41 | Missouri | $76,340 | −5% | $48,610 | $119,050 | 1,040 |
| 42 | Indiana | $76,080 | −5% | $48,740 | $107,420 | 1,520 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $75,060 | −6% | $61,150 | $106,400 | 1,050 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $72,590 | −10% | $49,360 | $101,580 | 150 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $71,920 | −10% | $47,730 | $105,880 | 1,130 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $67,840 | −15% | $51,780 | $84,830 | 640 |
| 47 | Vermont | $66,660 | −17% | $63,510 | $95,600 | Not published |
| 48 | South Dakota | $66,630 | −17% | $59,160 | $97,260 | 250 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $63,090 | −21% | $48,960 | $93,060 | 830 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,870 | −22% | $47,940 | $91,220 | 470 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $62,210 | −22% | $47,400 | $90,270 | 400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers salary questions
Which state pays nursing instructors and teachers the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $129,530 a year (+61% vs. the national median of $80,250). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nursing instructors and teachers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $62,210 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most nursing instructors and teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 6,830, with a median of $84,930.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.