Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Laredo, TX, nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries earn $64,060 at the median. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $123K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 86.96), which stretches that salary to about $73,666 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,161/month, or 26.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $64K actually covers in Laredo, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Laredo’s Regional Price Parity (86.96). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Laredo
Pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary in Laredo runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $80K. Rent runs $1,161/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 86.96 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 13% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Laredo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $103K | $104K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $99K | $96K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $85K | $87K |
| El Paso | $66K | $73K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Laredo, TX
Entry-level nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $123K or more, a $85K spread from bottom to top.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $130K | +61% | 1,890 |
| District of Columbia | $108K | +34% | 110 |
| Delaware | $98K | +22% | 240 |
| Nevada | $97K | +20% | 870 |
| Connecticut | $96K | +19% | 1,380 |
| Idaho | $91K | +13% | 430 |
| Alaska | $86K | +7% | N/A |
| Massachusetts | $85K | +6% | 2,280 |
| Texas | $85K | +6% | 6,830 |
| Wisconsin | $85K | +6% | 1,760 |
| Maryland | $84K | +5% | 840 |
| New York | $83K | +3% | 6,340 |
| Nebraska | $83K | +3% | 300 |
| Virginia | $83K | +3% | 1,670 |
| Colorado | $83K | +3% | 1,350 |
| Florida | $82K | +3% | 4,320 |
| Utah | $82K | +3% | 580 |
| California | $82K | +2% | 5,610 |
| Washington | $82K | +2% | 1,300 |
| Minnesota | $81K | +1% | 1,340 |
| North Dakota | $81K | +1% | 150 |
| North Carolina | $80K | +0% | 2,560 |
| Tennessee | $80K | -0% | 1,150 |
| Louisiana | $80K | -0% | 440 |
| Alabama | $80K | -1% | 1,460 |
| Maine | $80K | -1% | 420 |
| South Carolina | $80K | -1% | 1,150 |
| New Mexico | $79K | -1% | 320 |
| Illinois | $79K | -1% | 4,940 |
| Arizona | $79K | -2% | 1,930 |
| Michigan | $79K | -2% | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $78K | -2% | 4,290 |
| Rhode Island | $78K | -2% | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $78K | -2% | 320 |
| Oregon | $78K | -3% | 450 |
| Montana | $78K | -3% | 240 |
| Georgia | $78K | -3% | 1,590 |
| Iowa | $77K | -4% | 770 |
| New Jersey | $77K | -4% | 2,000 |
| Ohio | $77K | -4% | 4,290 |
| Missouri | $76K | -5% | 1,040 |
| Indiana | $76K | -5% | 1,520 |
| Mississippi | $75K | -6% | 1,050 |
| Wyoming | $73K | -10% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $72K | -10% | 1,130 |
| Oklahoma | $68K | -15% | 640 |
| Vermont | $67K | -17% | N/A |
| South Dakota | $67K | -17% | 250 |
| Arkansas | $63K | -21% | 830 |
| Kansas | $63K | -22% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $62K | -22% | 400 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Laredo?
Yes — at the median salary of $64K, rent takes 26.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,161/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries in Laredo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,225/month. At HUD’s $1,161/month FMR, rent would take 52% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Laredo?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $64K here vs. $80K nationally. Cost of living is 13% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Laredo compare to the national average for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries?
Laredo pays $64K median vs. the U.S. average of $80K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 86.96), the purchasing-power equivalent is $74K — below the national median.
How much do nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries make in Laredo, TX?
The median is $64,060 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,080, and experienced nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries can clear $122,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Laredo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,454/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,161/month, which eats 26.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary salary go in Laredo?
Laredo has a Regional Price Parity of 86.96 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $73,666 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.