Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary is $78,460 a year. About 4,290 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($80,250). Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47,280 |
| 25% of workers | $60,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,460 |
| 75% of workers | $99,300 |
| 90% of workers | $107,640 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $81,040 | 2,050 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $77,880 | 360 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $76,710 | 170 |
| Lancaster | $75,770 | 120 |
| Pittsburgh | $73,830 | 720 |
| Erie | $65,880 | 100 |
| Johnstown | $64,050 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,900 | 150 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +17.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 8,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,670 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,550 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,920 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,910 |
| Health Education Specialists | $80,670 |
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