Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $99,318 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.2% vs the national median of $79,940. An estimated 5,570 nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $77,470 to $139,610 depending on location.
$99,318
Avg median salary in California
$139,610
Highest paying metro
$77,470
Lowest paying metro
5,570
Employed in California
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $139,610 | $139,610 | $139,610 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $120,840 | $97,270 | $158,240 | 210 |
| Riverside, CA | $112,480 | $103,210 | $135,060 | 670 |
| Fresno, CA | $102,710 | $75,090 | $130,590 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,260 | $65,400 | $131,520 | 390 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $95,180 | $75,390 | $137,300 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,310 | $63,700 | $112,150 | 2,530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $90,570 | $60,440 | $128,900 | 730 |
| San Jose, CA | $81,430 | $62,030 | $103,930 | 670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,640 | $62,350 | $100,310 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $77,470 | $62,740 | $102,960 | 60 |