Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $91,310 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,930
90th percentile $131,080
Employed locally 2,530
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,930
    25th
    $63,700
    50th (median)
    $91,310
    75th
    $112,150
    90th
    $131,080

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,770
    Tutors$42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 14.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,930 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,700.