Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Arizona
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Arizona earn a median of $78,980 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,980
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,400; the top 10% earn over $119,880. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Arizona
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Arizona
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Arizona?
The median is $78,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,400 and the top 10% earn over $119,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.