Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Hawaii$129,530
  2. 2District of Columbia$107,770
  3. 3Delaware$98,170
  4. 4Nevada$96,500
  5. 5Connecticut$95,500
  6. 6Idaho$90,890
  7. 7Alaska$85,650
  8. 8Massachusetts$85,130
  9. 9Texas$84,930
  10. 10Wisconsin$84,700
  11. 11Maryland$84,050
  12. 12New York$82,950
  13. 13Nebraska$82,720
  14. 14Virginia$82,550
  15. 15Colorado$82,530