Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $81,750 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,050
90th percentile $127,480
Employed locally 510
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,050
    25th
    $63,960
    50th (median)
    $81,750
    75th
    $104,080
    90th
    $127,480

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below 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
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 2.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,050 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,960.