What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Clinical Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Adjunct Clinical Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Clinical Instructor's salary grows with experience: a Adjunct Clinical Instructor (2-4 years)earns $105,316, a Nursing Education Specialist (4-5 years)earns $125,297, a Nursing Education Director (5+ years)earns $149,984, a Head of Nursing Education (5+ years)earns $170,719,

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor?

Adjunct Clinical Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Clinical Instructor roles are District of Columbia $114,254, California $113,821, Massachusetts $112,304. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Clinical Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Clinical Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor: $73,453; Adjunct Instructor, Accountancy: $66,596; Adjunct History Instructor: $66,435; Adjunct Culinary Instructor: $65,272; Adjunct Instructor of Nursing: $64,639.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Adjunct Clinical Instructor make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Delaware is $104,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Adjunct Clinical Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,478
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,783 to $113,388
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,113

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Adjunct Clinical Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,388	$9,449	$2,181	$55
Average	$104,503	$8,709	$2,010	$50
25th Percentile	$92,783	$7,732	$1,784	$45

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Clinical Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Clinical Instructor'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 Do Adjunct Clinical Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Clinical Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,254.
California: $113,821.
Massachusetts: $112,304.

District of Columbia $114,254 California $113,821 Massachusetts $112,304 Washington $111,891 New Jersey $111,850 Alaska $111,705 Connecticut $110,281 New York $109,703

Hawaii $107,856 Rhode Island $106,989 Maryland $106,401 Minnesota $105,596 Colorado $105,287 Illinois $105,184 Oregon $104,791 Delaware $104,503

New Hampshire $104,321 Virginia $103,914 Pennsylvania $102,728 Nevada $102,129 North Dakota $101,933 Michigan $101,623 Wisconsin $101,510 Vermont $101,283

Texas $100,653 Maine $100,612 Arizona $100,550 Ohio $100,478 Georgia $99,529 Indiana $99,054 Wyoming $98,961 Utah $98,817

Iowa $98,755 Kansas $98,259 Louisiana $98,115 North Carolina $98,063 Missouri $98,043 Florida $97,640 Montana $97,424 Nebraska $97,217

Kentucky $97,104 South Carolina $96,691 Tennessee $96,433 Idaho $96,330 New Mexico $95,576 Oklahoma $95,411 Alabama $94,802 South Dakota $93,781

Arkansas $93,224 West Virginia $92,924 Mississippi $92,027

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Clinical Instructors

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:

Lincoln: $108,156
Little Creek: $107,155
Magnolia: $107,598

Lincoln, DE $108,156 Little Creek, DE $107,155 Magnolia, DE $107,598 Milford, DE $108,156 Marydel, DE $106,752 Millsboro, DE $108,156 Millville, DE $108,878 Milton, DE $108,156

Nassau, DE $108,156 Ocean View, DE $108,878 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,878 Seaford, DE $107,020 Selbyville, DE $108,878 Smyrna, DE $106,628 Viola, DE $107,598 Woodside, DE $107,289

Bear, DE $105,844 Newark, DE $105,885 Claymont, DE $105,968 Delaware City, DE $105,885 Hockessin, DE $105,968 Kirkwood, DE $105,885 Middletown, DE $106,412 Montchanin, DE $105,968

New Castle, DE $105,968 Odessa, DE $106,556 Port Penn, DE $105,596 Rockland, DE $105,968 Saint Georges, DE $105,885 Townsend, DE $106,401 Winterthur, DE $105,968 Lewes, DE $108,156

Wilmington, DE $105,968 Dover, DE $107,103 Dover Afb, DE $107,351 Bethany Beach, DE $108,878 Bethel, DE $107,020 Bridgeville, DE $108,156 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,216 Cheswold, DE $106,855

Clayton, DE $106,587 Dagsboro, DE $108,878 Delmar, DE $107,020 Ellendale, DE $108,156 Felton, DE $108,156 Fenwick Island, DE $108,878 Frankford, DE $108,878 Frederica, DE $108,156

Georgetown, DE $108,156 Greenwood, DE $108,156 Harbeson, DE $108,156 Harrington, DE $108,156 Hartly, DE $106,535 Houston, DE $108,156 Kenton, DE $106,587 Laurel, DE $107,020

Yorklyn, DE $105,968

Adjunct Clinical Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Clinical Instructor'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 March 01, 2026

$92,783

Average $104,503/year

$113,388

$7,732

Average $8,709/month

$9,449

$1,784

Average $2,010/week

$2,181

$45

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,388	$9,449	$2,181	$55
Average	$104,503	$8,709	$2,010	$50
25th Percentile	$92,783	$7,732	$1,784	$45

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