Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Texas
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Texas earn a median of $84,930 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,760; the top 10% earn over $137,530. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Texas
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Texas
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Texas?
The median is $84,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,760 and the top 10% earn over $137,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.