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How to become nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaryeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$80,250
25th–75th pct. $63,510–$101,090
Top pay (est.)
$168,400
Top 10% $129,500
Pay in 5 years
$95,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$113,200est.
$97,400–$131,400
Outlook score
75/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+17.1%
8,500 openings / yr

How to become nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Instructing
5.0
Writing
4.9
Speaking
4.8
Active Listening
4.6
Critical Thinking
4.2
Learning Strategies
4.2
Monitoring
4.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
6.1
Psychology
5.5
English Language
5.4
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Sociology and Anthropology
4.9
Therapy and Counseling
4.7
Medicine and Dentistry
4.6
Biology
4.5

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkTraining and Teaching OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAssisting and Caring for Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Master's degree
50%
Doctoral degree
36%
Post-doctoral training
7%
Bachelor's degree
5%
Post-master's certificate
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
29%
Up to 1 month
24%
1–2 years
23%
6–12 months
13%
3–6 months
10%
1–3 months
1%

Related work experience

2–4 years
62%
4–6 years
12%
Over 10 years
9%
1–2 years
8%
None
7%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.