Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Waco, TX, nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries earn $206,810 at the median. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $207K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.55), which stretches that salary to about $223,458 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $973/month, or 7.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $207K get you in Waco?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Waco’s Regional Price Parity (92.55). 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 Waco
Waco sits well above the national pay line for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 158% higher than the U.S. median of $80K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $973/month, 7.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.55 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Waco offers a genuinely strong financial position for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondarys at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Waco, 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, Waco, TX
Entry-level nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $207K. Top earners bring in $207K or more, a $126K 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Waco?
Yes — at the median salary of $207K, rent takes 7.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries in Waco?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,857/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Waco?
Local pay is 158% above the national median — $207K here vs. $80K nationally.
How does Waco compare to the national average for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries?
Waco pays $207K median vs. the U.S. average of $80K — that’s +158%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $223K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries make in Waco, TX?
The median is $206,810 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,950, and experienced nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondaries can clear $206,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $207K enough to live in Waco?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $12,829/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 7.6% 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 Waco?
Waco has a Regional Price Parity of 92.55 (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 $223,458 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.