Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Missouri earn a median of $76,340 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610; the top 10% earn over $119,050. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Missouri
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Missouri?
The median is $76,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610 and the top 10% earn over $119,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.