Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in California
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in California earn a median of $81,960 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,610
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840; the top 10% earn over $164,450. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near California
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in California
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in California?
The median is $81,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840 and the top 10% earn over $164,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.