Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $78,460 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,290
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,280; the top 10% earn over $107,640. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $78,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,280 and the top 10% earn over $107,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.