Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Jackson is 40.
  • Nursing Instructors in Jackson earn an average of $61,390 per year or $29.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee Nursing Instructors who work in Jackson is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in Jackson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jackson

  • Ranks #7 in Tennessee for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Tennessee for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #201 in the nation for salary and #510 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #209 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Jackson Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,390 or $29.51 per hour which is 17% less than the Tennessee average salary of $74,050.

AverageJacksonTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.51$35.60-17.10%
Annual Salary$61,390$74,050-17.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jackson Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,390 or $29.51 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageJacksonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.51$39.44-25.17%
Annual Salary$61,390$82,040-25.17%
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 Jackson earns an average annual salary of $72,996 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $74,050. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jackson is 16% less than the Tennessee average, which means Jackson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $74,050.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,358.
  • Jackson average salary is $61,390.
  • Jackson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,996.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jackson$61,39084.10%$72,996
Tennessee$74,05092.15%$80,358
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 Jackson, 50% of Nursing Instructors earn between $47,980 and $62,100 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $78,190, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $47,710, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $47,710
15%2 – 4 years6$47,710 – $47,980
25%5 – 9 years10$47,980 – $60,240
25%10 – 14 years10$60,240 – $62,100
15%15 – 20 years6$60,240 – $78,190
10%20+ years4Above $78,190
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 $61,390, Jackson Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($185,360), and Nurse Practitioners ($93,310).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,210), LPNs ($40,970), and Registered Nurses ($60,420).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$185,360
Nurse Practitioners$93,310
Nursing Instructors $61,390
Registered Nurses$60,420
LPNs$40,970
Nursing Assistants$27,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jackson Nursing Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Jackson is 40.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $61,390 per year or $29.51 per hour in Jackson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jackson Nursing Instructors earn an average of $72,996 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Jackson are Nurse Anesthetists($185,360), Nurse Practitioners($93,310), Nursing Instructors ($61,390).


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