Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $95,180 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $165,110
Employed locally 30
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $75,390
    50th (median)
    $95,180
    75th
    $137,300
    90th
    $165,110

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360
    Fresno, CA $102,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $101,260

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Bakersfield, CA is 19.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,390.