Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Springfield is 160.
  • Nursing Instructors in Springfield earn an average of $65,490 per year or $31.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Missouri Nursing Instructors who work in Springfield is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Instructors who work in Springfield is less than 1%.

Rankings for Springfield

  • Ranks #4 in Missouri for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Missouri for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #176 in the nation for salary and #350 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #76 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Missouri

Springfield Nursing Instructors earn an average of $65,490 or $31.49 per hour which is 4% less than the Missouri average salary of $68,540.

AverageSpringfieldMissouri% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.49$32.95-4.45%
Annual Salary$65,490$68,540-4.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Springfield Nursing Instructors earn an average of $65,490 or $31.49 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,040.

AverageSpringfieldU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.49$39.44-20.17%
Annual Salary$65,490$82,040-20.17%
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 Springfield earns an average annual salary of $72,815 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $68,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in Springfield is 10% less than the Missouri average, which means Springfield residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.

  • Missouri average salary is $68,540.
  • Missouri cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,105.
  • Springfield average salary is $65,490.
  • Springfield cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,815.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Springfield$65,49089.94%$72,815
Missouri$68,54092.49%$74,105
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 Springfield, 50% of Nursing Instructors earn between $60,000 and $71,720 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Instructors earn more than $78,910, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Instructors .

Approximately 10% of Nursing Instructors earn under $47,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Instructors .

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $47,470
15%2 – 4 years24$47,470 – $60,000
25%5 – 9 years40$60,000 – $61,550
25%10 – 14 years40$61,550 – $71,720
15%15 – 20 years24$61,550 – $78,910
10%20+ years16Above $78,910
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 $65,490, Springfield Nursing Instructors tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($99,820).

However, Nursing Instructors tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,470), LPNs ($42,910), and Registered Nurses ($61,550).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$99,820
Nursing Instructors $65,490
Registered Nurses$61,550
LPNs$42,910
Nursing Assistants$27,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Springfield Nursing Instructors

The number of Nursing Instructors currently employed in Springfield is 160.

Nursing Instructors earn an average of $65,490 per year or $31.49 per hour in Springfield.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Springfield Nursing Instructors earn an average of $72,815 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Springfield are Nurse Practitioners($99,820), Nursing Instructors ($65,490), Registered Nurses($61,550).


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