Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in New York
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in New York earn a median of $82,950 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,340
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840; the top 10% earn over $145,230. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near New York
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in New York
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in New York?
The median is $82,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,840 and the top 10% earn over $145,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.