Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary is $81,630 a year. About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($80,250). Washington ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary in Washington
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $58,320 |
| 25% of workers | $69,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81,630 |
| 75% of workers | $104,300 |
| 90% of workers | $133,840 |
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $97,870 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $93,540 | 740 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $73,070 | 170 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,410 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $145,290 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $156,100 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,520 |
| Health Education Specialists | $77,420 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,170 |
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