Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $64,050 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $102,620
Employed locally 50
National median $79,940

Compare Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Athens, GA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Athens, GA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $51,670
    50th (median)
    $64,050
    75th
    $81,890
    90th
    $102,620

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $107,310
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,440
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,550
    Michigan $80,740
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,430
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,370

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 19.9% below the national median of $79,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Athens?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,670.