Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $196,540 +145.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,140
90th percentile $208,140
Employed locally 70
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,140
    25th
    $98,620
    50th (median)
    $196,540
    75th
    $196,540
    90th
    $208,140

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 308% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 208% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Binghamton, NY $108,430

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550
    College Station-Bryan, TX $83,410

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Waco, TX is 145.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,140 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,620.