2023 Salary Report for Nursing Instructors
The average salary for Nursing Instructors is $82,040. The three states that pay Nursing Instructors the most are California ($106,850), Massachusetts ($102,620) and Hawaii ($102,520).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the states that pay Nursing Instructors the highest average annual salary are California ($96,802), Indiana ($96,162) and Utah ($95,888).
When adjusted for cost-of-living the three states that pay Nursing Instructors the least are Georgia ($63,180), Arkansas ($64,297) and Wyoming ($66,085).
The following table shows the average yearly salary for Nursing Instructors in each state and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) in that state.
The three states with the highest positive cost-of-living gap are Mississippi ($10,452), Alabama ($9,366) and West Virginia ($8,587).
| State | Salary | COLA | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $106,850 | $96,802 | -$10,048 |
| Massachusetts | $102,620 | $95,514 | -$7,106 |
| Hawaii | $102,520 | $91,544 | -$10,976 |
| District of Columbia | $100,030 | $89,745 | -$10,285 |
| Alaska | $96,100 | $93,084 | -$3,016 |
| New York | $95,980 | $87,088 | -$8,892 |
| Connecticut | $94,810 | $91,657 | -$3,153 |
| Nevada | $92,190 | $94,982 | $2,792 |
| Utah | $91,400 | $95,888 | $4,488 |
| New Jersey | $89,640 | $80,641 | -$8,999 |
| Indiana | $88,950 | $96,162 | $7,212 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,430 | $90,642 | $2,212 |
| Oregon | $87,880 | $85,636 | -$2,244 |
| Rhode Island | $87,670 | $86,078 | -$1,592 |
| Colorado | $82,850 | $80,539 | -$2,311 |
| Maryland | $82,690 | $77,665 | -$5,025 |
| Ohio | $81,810 | $89,225 | $7,415 |
| Washington | $80,080 | $74,590 | -$5,490 |
| New Hampshire | $79,980 | $77,119 | -$2,861 |
| Minnesota | $79,120 | $80,227 | $1,107 |
| Wisconsin | $78,850 | $84,612 | $5,762 |
| Virginia | $78,510 | $77,748 | -$762 |
| Alabama | $77,760 | $87,126 | $9,366 |
| Maine | $77,390 | $79,965 | $2,575 |
| Montana | $77,380 | $83,708 | $6,328 |
| Nebraska | $77,330 | $83,249 | $5,919 |
| North Dakota | $77,160 | $83,833 | $6,673 |
| Florida | $76,840 | $76,298 | -$542 |
| Michigan | $76,390 | $81,231 | $4,841 |
| Iowa | $75,350 | $82,757 | $7,407 |
| Mississippi | $75,080 | $85,532 | $10,452 |
| Idaho | $74,930 | $82,160 | $7,230 |
| North Carolina | $74,400 | $81,010 | $6,610 |
| Illinois | $74,320 | $73,965 | -$355 |
| Arizona | $74,240 | $74,937 | $697 |
| Tennessee | $74,050 | $80,358 | $6,308 |
| Vermont | $73,970 | $74,454 | $484 |
| Texas | $72,690 | $73,026 | $336 |
| Kentucky | $72,650 | $80,920 | $8,270 |
| New Mexico | $72,430 | $79,098 | $6,668 |
| South Carolina | $71,630 | $78,156 | $6,526 |
| South Dakota | $71,350 | $77,961 | $6,611 |
| Louisiana | $70,240 | $75,755 | $5,515 |
| Missouri | $68,540 | $74,105 | $5,565 |
| Kansas | $66,130 | $71,600 | $5,470 |
| West Virginia | $62,730 | $71,317 | $8,587 |
| Oklahoma | $62,490 | $68,430 | $5,940 |
| Wyoming | $60,970 | $66,085 | $5,115 |
| Georgia | $59,730 | $63,180 | $3,450 |
| Arkansas | $57,340 | $64,297 | $6,957 |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
About 50% of Nursing Instructors in the United States earn between $61,390 and $98,680 with an experience level that ranges between 5 to 14 years.
About 10% of Nursing Instructors in the U.S. earn more than $125,930, a rate for highly educated and experienced Nursing Instructors .
Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors in the United States earn under $47,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .
| % | Years | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6,806 | Under $47,630 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 10,209 | $47,630 – $61,390 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 17,015 | $61,390 – $77,440 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 17,015 | $77,440 – $98,680 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 10,209 | $98,680 – $125,930 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6,806 | Above $125,930 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $82,040, Nursing Instructors in the United States tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($202,470), Nurse Practitioners ($118,040), Nurse Midwives ($114,210), and Registered Nurses ($82,750).
However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,250), and LPNs ($51,850).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $202,470 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,040 |
| Nurse Midwives | $114,210 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,750 |
| Nursing Instructors | $82,040 |
| LPNs | $51,850 |
| Nursing Assistants | $33,250 |
State-by-State Demand for Nursing Instructors in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the total demand for Nursing Instructors will be 88,900 with an average yearly openings of 9,000.
The three states needing the most Nursing Instructors are New York (10,170), Texas (6,130) and Florida (5,940).
The three states needing the highest percentage of new Nursing Instructors are Utah (52.8%), Tennessee (43.1%) and Colorado (36.8%).
In the table below, find the states, sorted from highest to lowest, with the highest demand for Nursing Instructors in 2030.
| State | 2020 | 2030 | % Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7,780 | 10,170 | 30.7% | 1,060 |
| Texas | 4,720 | 6,130 | 29.9% | 640 |
| Florida | 4,580 | 5,940 | 29.7% | 620 |
| California | 3,800 | 4,800 | 26.3% | 490 |
| Massachusetts | 2,780 | 3,490 | 25.5% | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,840 | 3,410 | 20.1% | 340 |
| Ohio | 2,870 | 3,350 | 16.7% | 330 |
| Illinois | 2,490 | 2,900 | 16.5% | 290 |
| Michigan | 2,200 | 2,760 | 25.5% | 280 |
| North Carolina | 2,240 | 2,670 | 19.2% | 270 |
| New Jersey | 2,010 | 2,490 | 23.9% | 250 |
| Arizona | 1,600 | 2,110 | 31.9% | 220 |
| Tennessee | 1,440 | 2,060 | 43.1% | 220 |
| Indiana | 1,560 | 1,910 | 22.4% | 190 |
| Virginia | 1,450 | 1,820 | 25.5% | 190 |
| Maryland | 1,550 | 1,770 | 14.2% | 170 |
| Missouri | 1,340 | 1,670 | 24.6% | 170 |
| Alabama | 1,220 | 1,510 | 23.8% | 150 |
| Minnesota | 1,220 | 1,450 | 18.9% | 140 |
| Colorado | 950 | 1,300 | 36.8% | 120 |
| Wisconsin | 1,090 | 1,270 | 16.5% | 130 |
| Georgia | 900 | 1,120 | 24.4% | 110 |
| South Carolina | 860 | 1,070 | 24.4% | 110 |
| Washington | 880 | 1,020 | 15.9% | 110 |
| Kansas | 780 | 950 | 21.8% | 100 |
| Connecticut | 770 | 940 | 22.1% | 100 |
| Iowa | 740 | 920 | 24.3% | 100 |
| Utah | 530 | 810 | 52.8% | 90 |
| Kentucky | 650 | 780 | 20% | 80 |
| Nebraska | 720 | 780 | 8.3% | 80 |
| Mississippi | 600 | 750 | 25% | 80 |
| Oklahoma | 600 | 740 | 23.3% | 80 |
| Arkansas | 590 | 720 | 22% | 70 |
| Nevada | 510 | 670 | 31.4% | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | 600 | 640 | 6.7% | 60 |
| Louisiana | 520 | 600 | 15.4% | 60 |
| West Virginia | 470 | 580 | 23.4% | 60 |
| Maine | 380 | 450 | 18.4% | 50 |
| Delaware | 380 | 440 | 15.8% | 40 |
| Idaho | 360 | 430 | 19.4% | 40 |
| Rhode Island | 310 | 370 | 19.4% | 40 |
| Oregon | 280 | 360 | 28.6% | 30 |
| South Dakota | 270 | 340 | 25.9% | 40 |
| Hawaii | 260 | 330 | 26.9% | 30 |
| North Dakota | 240 | 270 | 12.5% | 30 |
| New Hampshire | 220 | 270 | 22.7% | 30 |
| Montana | 220 | 260 | 18.2% | 30 |
| District of Columbia | 130 | 170 | 30.8% | 20 |
| Wyoming | 130 | 170 | 30.8% | 20 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 170 | 21.4% | 20 |
| Vermont | 110 | 140 | 27.3% | 10 |
| Alaska | 80 | 80 | 0% | 10 |
Projected Demand for Nursing Professions to 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the three professions needing the most new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Registered Nurses (3,356,800), Nursing Assistants (1,512,000) and LPNs (751,900).
The three professions needing the highest percentage of new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (52.2%), Nursing Instructors (22.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (12.7%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | % Change | Avg. Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,080,100 | 3,356,800 | 276,700 | 9% | 194,500 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,396,700 | 1,512,000 | 115,300 | 8.3% | 187,000 |
| LPNs | 688,100 | 751,900 | 63,800 | 9.3% | 60,700 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 220,300 | 335,200 | 114,900 | 52.2% | 26,000 |
| Nursing Instructors | 72,600 | 88,900 | 16,300 | 22.5% | 9,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 44,200 | 49,800 | 5,600 | 12.7% | 2,900 |
| Nurse Midwives | 7,300 | 8,200 | 900 | 12.3% | 500 |
10 Highest-Paying Cities
The top ten cities where Nursing Instructors are paid the highest average yearly salary in the United States are shown in the table below.
The top three cities with the highest Nursing Instructors salary in the United States are are Visalia-Porterville ($146,700), Charlottesville ($109,450) and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ($109,310).
When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) the three cities that pay nurses the most in the United States are are Visalia-Porterville ($150,354), Cumberland ($119,155) and Charlottesville ($113,267).
| City / Metro | Average Yearly Salary | Cost-of-Living Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Visalia-Porterville | $146,700 | $150,354 |
| Charlottesville | $109,450 | $113,267 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $109,310 | $97,694 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward | $108,630 | $92,553 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Nashua | $108,430 | $99,742 |
| Salt Lake City | $105,570 | $108,033 |
| Cumberland | $104,940 | $119,155 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $103,390 | $99,691 |
| Bakersfield | $102,900 | $103,751 |
| Ann Arbor | $102,490 | $103,494 |
10 Highest-Paying Rural Areas
The top ten nonmetropolitan areas where Nursing Instructors are paid the highest average annual salary in the United States are shown in the table below.
The three rural areas in the United States with the highest Nursing Instructors salary are Alaska ($106,270), Hawaii / Kauai ($103,020) and Western Pennsylvania ($94,070).
When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COL) the three rural areas in the United States with the highest annual salary are Alaska ($105,207), Western Pennsylvania ($105,188) and West Northwestern Ohio ($101,550).
| Rural Areas | Yearly Salary | COL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $106,270 | $105,207 |
| Hawaii / Kauai | $103,020 | $96,101 |
| Western Pennsylvania | $94,070 | $105,188 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $89,120 | $101,550 |
| Central New Hampshire | $83,330 | $82,734 |
| North Florida | $79,920 | $86,587 |
| Western Washington | $78,410 | $80,835 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $77,640 | $87,373 |
| West North Dakota | $76,650 | $85,186 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $76,520 | $86,366 |
State-by-State Nursing Instructors Salary Summaries
See state-by-state summaries for the average annual salary, average hourly salary, cost-of-living adjusted salaries, current employment, 2030 projected employment, and the state’s current cost of living index.
Find links to the highest paid city reports and state salary reports.
Alabama
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $77,760
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $87,126
Hourly Wage: $37.38
Highest Paid City / Area: Tuscaloosa
Currently Employed: 1,360
2030 Expected Employment: 1,510
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.25
Alabama Salary Report
Alaska
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $96,100
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $93,084
Hourly Wage: $46
Highest Paid City / Area: Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 220
2030 Expected Employment: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.24
Alaska Salary Report
Arizona
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $74,240
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $74,937
Hourly Wage: $35.69
Highest Paid City / Area: Tucson
Currently Employed: 1,490
2030 Expected Employment: 2,110
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.07
Arizona Salary Report
Arkansas
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $57,340
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $64,297
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway
Currently Employed: 500
2030 Expected Employment: 720
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.18
Arkansas Salary Report
California
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $106,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $96,802
Hourly Wage: $51.37
Highest Paid City / Area: Visalia-Porterville
Currently Employed: 3,410
2030 Expected Employment: 4,800
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.38
California Salary Report
Colorado
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $82,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,539
Hourly Wage: $40
Highest Paid City / Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Currently Employed: 1,270
2030 Expected Employment: 1,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.87
Colorado Salary Report
Connecticut
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $94,810
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $91,657
Hourly Wage: $45.58
Highest Paid City / Area: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford
Currently Employed: 1,100
2030 Expected Employment: 940
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.44
Connecticut Salary Report
District of Columbia
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $100,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $89,745
Hourly Wage: $48
Highest Paid City / Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Currently Employed: 190
2030 Expected Employment: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.46
District of Columbia Salary Report
Florida
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $76,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $76,298
Hourly Wage: $36.94
Highest Paid City / Area: Cape Coral-Fort Myers
Currently Employed: 4,380
2030 Expected Employment: 5,940
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.71
Florida Salary Report
Georgia
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $59,730
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,180
Hourly Wage: $29
Highest Paid City / Area: Rome
Currently Employed: 1,450
2030 Expected Employment: 1,120
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.54
Georgia Salary Report
Hawaii
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $102,520
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $91,544
Hourly Wage: $49.29
Highest Paid City / Area: Hawaii / Kauai Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 240
2030 Expected Employment: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.99
Hawaii Salary Report
Idaho
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $74,930
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $82,160
Hourly Wage: $36
Highest Paid City / Area: Boise City
Currently Employed: 180
2030 Expected Employment: 430
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.20
Idaho Salary Report
Illinois
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $74,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $73,965
Hourly Wage: $35.73
Highest Paid City / Area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Currently Employed: 2,370
2030 Expected Employment: 2,900
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.48
Illinois Salary Report
Indiana
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $88,950
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $96,162
Hourly Wage: $43
Highest Paid City / Area: Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson
Currently Employed: 1,390
2030 Expected Employment: 1,910
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.50
Indiana Salary Report
Iowa
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $75,350
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $82,757
Hourly Wage: $36.23
Highest Paid City / Area: Iowa City
Currently Employed: 670
2030 Expected Employment: 920
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.05
Iowa Salary Report
Kansas
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $66,130
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,600
Hourly Wage: $32
Highest Paid City / Area: Wichita
Currently Employed: 870
2030 Expected Employment: 950
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.36
Kansas Salary Report
Kentucky
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $72,650
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,920
Hourly Wage: $34.93
Highest Paid City / Area: Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 680
2030 Expected Employment: 780
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.78
Kentucky Salary Report
Louisiana
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $70,240
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $75,755
Hourly Wage: $34
Highest Paid City / Area: New Orleans-Metairie
Currently Employed: 510
2030 Expected Employment: 600
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.72
Louisiana Salary Report
Maine
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $77,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $79,965
Hourly Wage: $37.21
Highest Paid City / Area: Portland-South Portland
Currently Employed: 330
2030 Expected Employment: 450
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.78
Maine Salary Report
Maryland
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $82,690
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,665
Hourly Wage: $40
Highest Paid City / Area: Cumberland
Currently Employed: 940
2030 Expected Employment: 1,770
Cost-of-Living Index: 106.47
Maryland Salary Report
Massachusetts
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $102,620
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $95,514
Hourly Wage: $49.34
Highest Paid City / Area: Boston-Cambridge-Nashua
Currently Employed: 2,870
2030 Expected Employment: 3,490
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.44
Massachusetts Salary Report
Michigan
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $76,390
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $81,231
Hourly Wage: $37
Highest Paid City / Area: Ann Arbor
Currently Employed: 1,890
2030 Expected Employment: 2,760
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.04
Michigan Salary Report
Minnesota
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $79,120
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,227
Hourly Wage: $38.04
Highest Paid City / Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Currently Employed: 1,400
2030 Expected Employment: 1,450
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.62
Minnesota Salary Report
Mississippi
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $75,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,532
Hourly Wage: $36
Highest Paid City / Area: Jackson
Currently Employed: 490
2030 Expected Employment: 750
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.78
Mississippi Salary Report
Missouri
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $68,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $74,105
Hourly Wage: $32.95
Highest Paid City / Area: St. Louis
Currently Employed: 1,350
2030 Expected Employment: 1,670
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.49
Missouri Salary Report
Montana
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $77,380
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $83,708
Hourly Wage: $37
Highest Paid City / Area: N.A.
Currently Employed: 190
2030 Expected Employment: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.44
Montana Salary Report
Nebraska
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $77,330
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $83,249
Hourly Wage: $37.18
Highest Paid City / Area: Omaha-Council Bluffs
Currently Employed: 670
2030 Expected Employment: 780
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.89
Nebraska Salary Report
Nevada
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $92,190
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $94,982
Hourly Wage: $44
Highest Paid City / Area: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
Currently Employed: 630
2030 Expected Employment: 670
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.06
Nevada Salary Report
New Hampshire
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $79,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,119
Hourly Wage: $38.45
Highest Paid City / Area: Central New Hampshire Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 220
2030 Expected Employment: 270
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.71
New Hampshire Salary Report
New Jersey
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $89,640
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,641
Hourly Wage: $43
Highest Paid City / Area: Atlantic City-Hammonton
Currently Employed: 2,200
2030 Expected Employment: 2,490
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.16
New Jersey Salary Report
New Mexico
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $72,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $79,098
Hourly Wage: $34.82
Highest Paid City / Area: N.A.
Currently Employed: 120
2030 Expected Employment: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.57
New Mexico Salary Report
New York
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $95,980
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $87,088
Hourly Wage: $46
Highest Paid City / Area: New York-Newark-Jersey City
Currently Employed: 5,170
2030 Expected Employment: 10,170
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.21
New York Salary Report
North Carolina
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $74,400
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $81,010
Hourly Wage: $35.77
Highest Paid City / Area: Greenville
Currently Employed: 1,920
2030 Expected Employment: 2,670
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.84
North Carolina Salary Report
North Dakota
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $77,160
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $83,833
Hourly Wage: $37
Highest Paid City / Area: Fargo
Currently Employed: 240
2030 Expected Employment: 270
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.04
North Dakota Salary Report
Ohio
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $81,810
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $89,225
Hourly Wage: $39.33
Highest Paid City / Area: West Northwestern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 3,640
2030 Expected Employment: 3,350
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.69
Ohio Salary Report
Oklahoma
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $62,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $68,430
Hourly Wage: $30
Highest Paid City / Area: Tulsa
Currently Employed: 660
2030 Expected Employment: 740
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.32
Oklahoma Salary Report
Oregon
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $87,880
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,636
Hourly Wage: $42.25
Highest Paid City / Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Currently Employed: 720
2030 Expected Employment: 360
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.62
Oregon Salary Report
Pennsylvania
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $88,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $90,642
Hourly Wage: $43
Highest Paid City / Area: Western Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 4,580
2030 Expected Employment: 3,410
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.56
Pennsylvania Salary Report
Rhode Island
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $87,670
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $86,078
Hourly Wage: $42.15
Highest Paid City / Area: Providence-Warwick
Currently Employed: 240
2030 Expected Employment: 370
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.85
Rhode Island Salary Report
South Carolina
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $71,630
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $78,156
Hourly Wage: $34
Highest Paid City / Area: Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin
Currently Employed: 610
2030 Expected Employment: 1,070
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.65
South Carolina Salary Report
South Dakota
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $71,350
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $77,961
Hourly Wage: $34.30
Highest Paid City / Area: East South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 250
2030 Expected Employment: 340
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.52
South Dakota Salary Report
Tennessee
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $74,050
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $80,358
Hourly Wage: $36
Highest Paid City / Area: Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin
Currently Employed: 1,340
2030 Expected Employment: 2,060
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.15
Tennessee Salary Report
Texas
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $72,690
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $73,026
Hourly Wage: $34.95
Highest Paid City / Area: Austin-Round Rock
Currently Employed: 6,220
2030 Expected Employment: 6,130
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.54
Texas Salary Report
Utah
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $91,400
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $95,888
Hourly Wage: $44
Highest Paid City / Area: Salt Lake City
Currently Employed: 550
2030 Expected Employment: 810
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.32
Utah Salary Report
Vermont
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $73,970
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $74,454
Hourly Wage: $35.56
Highest Paid City / Area: N.A.
Currently Employed: 90
2030 Expected Employment: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.35
Vermont Salary Report
Washington
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $80,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $74,590
Hourly Wage: $39
Highest Paid City / Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Currently Employed: 1,390
2030 Expected Employment: 1,020
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.36
Washington Salary Report
West Virginia
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $62,730
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $71,317
Hourly Wage: $30.16
Highest Paid City / Area: Huntington-Ashland
Currently Employed: 660
2030 Expected Employment: 580
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.96
West Virginia Salary Report
Wisconsin
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $78,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $84,612
Hourly Wage: $38
Highest Paid City / Area: Madison
Currently Employed: 1,260
2030 Expected Employment: 1,270
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.19
Wisconsin Salary Report
Wyoming
Average Nursing Instructors Salary: $60,970
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $66,085
Hourly Wage: $29.31
Highest Paid City / Area: Eastern Wyoming Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 130
2030 Expected Employment: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.26
Wyoming Salary Report
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