Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $90,570 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,950
90th percentile $161,860
Employed locally 730
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,950
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $90,570
    75th
    $128,900
    90th
    $161,860

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 68% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 32% 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 13.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,950 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.