Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $101,690 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,540
90th percentile $200,440
Employed locally 1,250
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,540
    25th
    $79,660
    50th (median)
    $101,690
    75th
    $121,730
    90th
    $200,440

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% 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
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550
    College Station-Bryan, TX $83,410

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 27.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,540 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,660.