Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
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About this role
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.
Typical entry preparation: Master's Degree and 2 to 5 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Top skills:InstructingSpeakingLearning StrategiesWritingReading ComprehensionActive Listening
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$50,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$65,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$83,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$104,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$134,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+16.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
8,600
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
74,890 workers
$88,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
51,650 workers
$90,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
34,640 workers
$86,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
28,880 workers
$90,500
Junior Colleges
19,580 workers
$84,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
11,370 workers
$89,000
Technical and Trade Schools
2,950 workers
$84,000
Hospitals
2,710 workers
$119,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
2,580 workers
$119,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
2,000 workers
$117,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pays 1% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $89,500 per year, or about $43.03 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,500 and $104,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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