Postsecondary Nursing Instructor

Code: 25-1072.00

Also known as: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Clinical Nursing Instructor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Lecturer, Nurse Educator, Nursing Instructor, Nursing Professor, Professor

Description: Postsecondary Nursing Instructors give students the fundamental knowledge and practical experiences they need in clinical care to pursue a career as a nurse. Most Postsecondary Nursing Instructors have a Master's degree. Depending on the level of study, some Nursing Instructors will also have a doctoral degree.

Postsecondary Nursing Instructor

Typical wages


10% $41,930
25% $57,660
Median $75,470
75% $100,330
90% $133,420

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
72,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
85,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 7,200