Nursing Faculty Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Faculty make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Faculty in the United States is $134,228 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Nursing Faculty's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,322
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,495 to $151,027
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,992
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
AI-Powered HR
View as table View as graph 25% $120,495 10% $107,992 90% $166,322 75% $151,027 $134,228 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Nursing Faculty Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $151,027 $12,586 $2,904 $73
Average $134,228 $11,186 $2,581 $65
25th Percentile $120,495 $10,041 $2,317 $58
Check out Nursing Faculty Job Openings in the United States
Clinical Nursing Faculty

Joyce University - Riverlea, OH

Nursing Faculty

Fortis College - Columbus - Columbus, OH

Clinical Nursing Faculty

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences - Cleveland, OH

Adjunct Faculty School of Nursing

Cedarville - Cedarville, OH

Search More Nursing Faculty Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Nursing Faculty Salaries

A Nursing Faculty's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nursing Faculty Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nursing Faculty's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $132,321
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $132,893
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,800
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,502
  • Expert (over 8 years): $144,200
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nursing Faculty$132,321
Intermediate Level Nursing Faculty$132,893
Senior Level Nursing Faculty$134,800
Specialist Level Nursing Faculty$140,502
Expert Level Nursing Faculty$144,200
$132,321 0 yr
$132,893 < 2 yrs
$134,800 2-4 yrs
$140,502 5-8 yrs
$144,200 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Faculties

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $169,302
  • San Francisco: $167,448
  • Oakland: $163,919

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Faculty's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 14.46% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Office Administration (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Office administration is a set of day-to-day activities that are related to financial planning, record keeping & billing, personnel, physical distribution and logistics, within an organization. An employee that undertakes these activities is commonly called an office administrator or office manager, and plays a key role in any organizations infrastructure, regardless of the scale. Many administrative positions require the candidate to have an advanced skill set in the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 14.46%
CPR 1.2%
Office Administration 1.2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nursing Faculty's salary.
  • Employment Law: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Conflict Resolution: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Security Policy: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employment Law
$147,651
10%
Conflict Resolution
$147,651
10%
Security Policy
$142,282
6%
Strategic Planning
$140,939
5%
Coordination
$139,597
4%
Service Quality
$139,597
4%
Get Latest Data

Nursing Faculty Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nursing Faculty roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Nursing Faculty positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nursing Faculty as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Nursing Faculty

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg

Nursing Faculty Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Faculty's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nursing Faculty

Salaries for a Nursing Faculty can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,657 in 2023 to around $69,059 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nursing Faculty salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nursing Faculty Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$69,657
2024
$69,777
2025
$69,059
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $69,657
2024 $69,777
2025 $69,059
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Nursing Faculty

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Nursing Faculty

Here are companies hiring for Nursing Faculty and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Nursing Faculty Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Nursing Faculty job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst