Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 1,030.
  • Nursing Instructors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria earn an average of $90,530 per year or $43.52 per hour.
  • The percentage of District of Columbia Nursing Instructors who work in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 500%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 2%.

Rankings for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

  • Ranks #1 in District of Columbia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in District of Columbia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #34 in the nation for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to District of Columbia

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nursing Instructors earn an average of $90,530 or $43.52 per hour which is 9% less than the District of Columbia average salary of $100,030.

AverageWashington-Arlington-AlexandriaDistrict of Columbia% Difference
Hourly Wage$43.52$48.09-9.50%
Annual Salary$90,530$100,030-9.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nursing Instructors earn an average of $90,530 or $43.52 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageWashington-Arlington-AlexandriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$43.52$39.4410.35%
Annual Salary$90,530$82,04010.35%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Instructors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria earns an average annual salary of $81,171 which compares to the District of Columbia average annual salary of $100,030. per year.

Cost-of-living in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 12% higher than the District of Columbia average, which means Washington-Arlington-Alexandria residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to District of Columbia average.

  • District of Columbia average salary is $100,030.
  • District of Columbia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,745.
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria average salary is $90,530.
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,171.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$90,530111.53%$81,171
District of Columbia$100,030111.46%$89,745
U.S.$82,040$82,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, 50% of Nursing Instructors earn between $76,350 and $100,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $126,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $57,540, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year103Under $57,540
15%2 – 4 years154$57,540 – $76,350
25%5 – 9 years258$76,350 – $81,650
25%10 – 14 years258$81,650 – $100,130
15%15 – 20 years154$81,650 – $126,670
10%20+ years103Above $126,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $90,530, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($237,860), Nurse Practitioners ($122,870), and Nurse Midwives ($112,400).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($35,490), LPNs ($56,480), and Registered Nurses ($89,060).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$237,860
Nurse Practitioners$122,870
Nurse Midwives$112,400
Nursing Instructors $90,530
Registered Nurses$89,060
LPNs$56,480
Nursing Assistants$35,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nursing Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is 1,030.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $90,530 per year or $43.52 per hour in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Nursing Instructors earn an average of $81,171 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria are Nurse Anesthetists($237,860), Nurse Practitioners($122,870), Nurse Midwives($112,400).


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