DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 624 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 74,250 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $77,000 | +4.8% | 15 | 4 |
| Rego Park, NY | $61,930 | -15.7% | 10 | 4 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $112,200 | +32.5% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $98,000 | +23.9% | 5 |
| Colorado | $90,000 | +11.9% | 3 |
| Delaware | $89,902 | +7.8% | 2 |
| Minnesota | $84,000 | +7.5% | 7 |
| Michigan | $83,130 | +3% | 15 |
| New Jersey | $81,180 | -20.5% | 6 |
| Massachusetts | $80,430 | +0.4% | 29 |
| Washington | $80,000 | +2.6% | 23 |
| Rhode Island | $80,000 | +7.1% | 1 |
| California | $79,000 | -20.2% | 36 |
| Tennessee | $78,500 | +2.5% | 3 |
| Connecticut | $78,250 | -4% | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,000 | -4.9% | 11 |
| Iowa | $75,500 | +5% | 3 |
| South Dakota | $74,825 | +17% | 1 |
| Florida | $74,377 | -11.4% | 20 |
| New York | $74,133 | -20.8% | 27 |
| Alabama | $74,000 | -4.2% | 8 |
| Georgia | $73,000 | -3.9% | 7 |
| New Mexico | $71,455 | -8.2% | 6 |
| Indiana | $71,400 | -7.6% | 34 |
| Maryland | $70,700 | -12.7% | 11 |
| Arizona | $67,000 | -2% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $65,640 | -17.9% | 5 |
| Hawaii | $65,000 | -36.4% | 1 |
| North Dakota | $65,000 | -21.8% | 1 |
| Texas | $64,111 | -34.3% | 32 |
| Maine | $63,600 | -19.3% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $63,500 | -1.3% | 2 |
| Wisconsin | $62,889 | -21.2% | 20 |
| Virginia | $61,901 | -21.5% | 9 |
| Missouri | $61,350 | -17.1% | 4 |
| Ohio | $60,000 | -19.5% | 13 |
| Kansas | $59,800 | -15.7% | 1 |
| Utah | $59,740 | -20.8% | 5 |
| North Carolina | $59,250 | -24.8% | 6 |
| Oregon | $57,860 | -43.1% | 1 |
| Idaho | $55,687 | -26.2% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $50,000 | -33.2% | 3 |
| Montana | $48,437 | -42.7% | 2 |
| District of Columbia | $48,400 | -53.4% | 4 |
| Vermont | $46,600 | -40.9% | 1 |
| Illinois | $45,523 | -42.3% | 3 |
| Oklahoma | $45,000 | -30.9% | 5 |
| Louisiana | $36,608 | -49.9% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 24% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Not specified | $68,480 |
| IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF INDIANA | Not specified | $59,832 |
| Seattle University | Doctorate | $74,443 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Doctorate | $70,327 |
| RADIANS COLLEGE | Not specified | $48,400 |
| University of Washington | Doctorate | $91,251 |
| University of Michigan | Doctorate | $91,359 |
| University of Florida | Doctorate | $100,000 |
| Emory University | Not specified | $85,025 |
| Towson University | Other | $80,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is Educational Services at $74,944. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $74,334.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 624 DOL filings, the median salary for a Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary is $73,500, ranging from $59,676 to $84,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $130,040 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Seattle, WA offers the highest median at $77,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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