Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary is $84,930 a year. About 6,830 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($80,250). Texas ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $50,760 |
| 25% of workers | $65,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $84,930 |
| 75% of workers | $106,140 |
| 90% of workers | $137,530 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | $206,810 | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $103,010 | 1,580 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $98,970 | 1,180 |
| Odessa | $96,960 | 80 |
| Killeen-Temple | $94,230 | 180 |
| Sherman-Denison | $85,200 | 80 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $84,930 | 620 |
| College Station-Bryan | $84,700 | 200 |
| Texarkana | $81,450 | 100 |
| Lubbock | $78,990 | 160 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $76,840 | 160 |
| Amarillo | $74,650 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $73,750 | 50 |
| Tyler | $67,320 | 190 |
| El Paso | $65,650 | 280 |
| Laredo | $64,060 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $114,150 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $107,390 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,150 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,280 |
| Health Education Specialists | $59,340 |
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