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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

National Avg Annual Salary

$87,090

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

74,250

Top Metro Avg Salary

$161,150

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Highest Paying State

Oregon leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $109,570.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 6,120 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Waco, TX shows an average annual salary of $161,150.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 4,050 jobs.

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Top States for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Oregon OR $109,570 580 Open
District of Columbia DC $107,570 130 Open
Texas TX $104,640 5,940 Open
California CA $101,770 6,120 Open
New Jersey NJ $99,990 1,540 Open
New York NY $99,170 5,380 Open
Hawaii HI $97,820 370 Open
Alaska AK $94,990 190 Open
Connecticut CT $93,090 1,160 Open
Massachusetts MA $90,830 2,860 Open

Top Metro Areas for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

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