Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $107,310 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,370
90th percentile $107,310
Employed locally 260
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,370
    25th
    $85,650
    50th (median)
    $107,310
    75th
    $107,310
    90th
    $107,310

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 161% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 61% 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
    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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $75,310

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 34.2% above 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,370 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,650.