Salary comparison

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $79,940/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $17,600. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$79,940

$62,340

Hourly rate

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$47,950

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$130,040

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

74,250

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A