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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$81,960
Median Annual Salary
▼
-17.2% vs 2024
$96,830
Mean Salary
$81,960
Median Salary
$39.40
Hourly Rate
5,610 people work as Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $81,960 per year ($6,830/month).
This is 1.4% above the national average of $80,798.
California ranks #18 out of 51 states for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 5,610 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 17.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.25
Speaking
4.12
Learning Strategies
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.58
Education and Training
4.54
Psychology
4.49
English Language
4.42
Biology
4.12
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(50.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $47,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $164,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,530 and $116,460.
How much do Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $81,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $96,830.
What is the salary range for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $47,840 at the 10th percentile to $164,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,530 and $116,460.
What is the starting salary for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $47,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,530 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,610 people are employed as Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $39.40 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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