Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia
In Virginia, nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries earn $78,850 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $106K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $79K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $106K or more, a $66K spread from bottom to top.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Virginia
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $83K | +5% | 50 |
| Richmond | $80K | +2% | 350 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $78K | -1% | 340 |
| Winchester | $77K | -3% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries make in Virginia?
The median is $78,850 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,080, and experienced nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries can clear $105,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $79K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,987/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 33% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary salary go in Virginia?
Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $83,184 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.