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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $81,430 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,680
90th percentile $130,250
Employed locally 670
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,680
    25th
    $62,030
    50th (median)
    $81,430
    75th
    $103,930
    90th
    $130,250

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 52% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 48% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 1.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,680 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,030.