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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and healthcare practitioner and technical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to nurse educator jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for nurse educators.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for nurse educators. We found that Pennsylvania is the best state in the nation for nurse educators, and people in South Kingstown earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for nurse educators, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a nurse educator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for nurse educators in 2025
1. Pennsylvania
Total nurse educator jobs: 6,469 Average annual salary: $88,657 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. New York
Total nurse educator jobs: 6,691 Average annual salary: $97,437 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
3. Connecticut
Total nurse educator jobs: 1,551 Average annual salary: $101,421 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1
4. Maine
Total nurse educator jobs: 985 Average annual salary: $81,773 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
5. Delaware
Total nurse educator jobs: 656 Average annual salary: $88,166 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
6. New Jersey
Total nurse educator jobs: 3,251 Average annual salary: $103,442 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
7. Rhode Island
Total nurse educator jobs: 419 Average annual salary: $106,492 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
8. New Hampshire
Total nurse educator jobs: 1,044 Average annual salary: $77,523 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
9. Maryland
Total nurse educator jobs: 2,716 Average annual salary: $99,817 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. West Virginia
Total nurse educator jobs: 800 Average annual salary: $76,034 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a nurse educator
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a nurse educator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $88,657 | $59,000 | 12,805,537 | 6,469 |
| 2 | New York | $97,437 | $64,000 | 19,849,399 | 6,691 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $101,421 | $67,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,551 |
| 4 | Maine | $81,773 | $54,000 | 1,335,907 | 985 |
| 5 | Delaware | $88,166 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 656 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $103,442 | $69,000 | 9,005,644 | 3,251 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $106,492 | $71,000 | 1,059,639 | 419 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $77,523 | $51,000 | 1,342,795 | 1,044 |
| 9 | Maryland | $99,817 | $66,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,716 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $76,034 | $51,000 | 1,815,857 | 800 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $80,506 | $53,000 | 6,859,819 | 4,781 |
| 12 | Montana | $70,637 | $52,000 | 1,050,493 | 734 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $104,387 | $74,000 | 1,427,538 | 264 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $91,515 | $63,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,421 |
| 15 | Michigan | $76,611 | $50,000 | 9,962,311 | 3,665 |
| 16 | Nevada | $76,308 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 998 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $96,161 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 399 |
| 18 | Oregon | $79,881 | $55,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,809 |
| 19 | Ohio | $69,133 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 5,089 |
| 20 | California | $90,154 | $60,000 | 39,536,653 | 9,689 |
| 21 | Indiana | $65,665 | $44,000 | 6,666,818 | 3,592 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $67,853 | $48,000 | 579,315 | 308 |
| 23 | Alaska | $69,082 | $56,000 | 739,795 | 434 |
| 24 | Texas | $63,565 | $43,000 | 28,304,596 | 10,804 |
| 25 | Idaho | $69,180 | $49,000 | 1,716,943 | 690 |
| 26 | Washington | $66,963 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,782 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $61,986 | $42,000 | 2,088,070 | 1,066 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $66,681 | $45,000 | 5,795,483 | 2,197 |
| 29 | Virginia | $70,884 | $47,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,771 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $62,951 | $42,000 | 10,273,419 | 4,332 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $58,962 | $42,000 | 755,393 | 545 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $62,974 | $42,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,590 |
| 33 | Illinois | $66,546 | $45,000 | 12,802,023 | 4,824 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $61,021 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,800 |
| 35 | Arizona | $62,802 | $42,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,733 |
| 36 | Vermont | $60,059 | $39,000 | 623,657 | 458 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $59,939 | $40,000 | 6,715,984 | 2,970 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $61,946 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 919 |
| 39 | Florida | $58,646 | $41,000 | 20,984,400 | 11,876 |
| 40 | Georgia | $63,317 | $43,000 | 10,429,379 | 4,336 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $61,440 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 2,085 |
| 42 | Colorado | $63,887 | $45,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,615 |
| 43 | Alabama | $61,680 | $42,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,525 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $53,992 | $38,000 | 869,666 | 719 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $57,461 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,288 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $56,727 | $39,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,478 |
| 47 | Kansas | $57,014 | $39,000 | 2,913,123 | 1,358 |
| 48 | Utah | $57,964 | $41,000 | 3,101,833 | 585 |
| 49 | Missouri | $56,745 | $39,000 | 6,113,532 | 2,362 |
| 50 | Iowa | $48,641 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,675 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $55,248 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 949 |
Highest paying states for nurse educators
| Rank | State | Avg. Nurse Educator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $88,657 |
| 2 | New York | $97,437 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $101,421 |
| 4 | Maine | $81,773 |
| 5 | Delaware | $88,166 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $103,442 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $106,492 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $77,523 |
| 9 | Maryland | $99,817 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $76,034 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $80,506 |
| 12 | Montana | $70,637 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $104,387 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $91,515 |
| 15 | Michigan | $76,611 |
| 16 | Nevada | $76,308 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $96,161 |
| 18 | Oregon | $79,881 |
| 19 | Ohio | $69,133 |
| 20 | California | $90,154 |
| 21 | Indiana | $65,665 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $67,853 |
| 23 | Alaska | $69,082 |
| 24 | Texas | $63,565 |
| 25 | Idaho | $69,180 |
| 26 | Washington | $66,963 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $61,986 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $66,681 |
| 29 | Virginia | $70,884 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $62,951 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $58,962 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $62,974 |
| 33 | Illinois | $66,546 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $61,021 |
| 35 | Arizona | $62,802 |
| 36 | Vermont | $60,059 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $59,939 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $61,946 |
| 39 | Florida | $58,646 |
| 40 | Georgia | $63,317 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $61,440 |
| 42 | Colorado | $63,887 |
| 43 | Alabama | $61,680 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $53,992 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $57,461 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $56,727 |
| 47 | Kansas | $57,014 |
| 48 | Utah | $57,964 |
| 49 | Missouri | $56,745 |
| 50 | Iowa | $48,641 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $55,248 |
Expert opinions on the best states for nurse educators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for nurse educators to find work opportunities?
Vilma Davis
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor, Lincoln University
As previously mentioned, there is a need for nurses throughout the United States. Most nursing programs will intermittently have nurse recruiters come on campus, giving students an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the job market. This is one way that graduates can get plugged into where the needs of nurses are. Graduates can also visit the websites of various hospitals and see what openings are available for which they can apply. Doing a simple google search for "nursing jobs" will yield a plethora of available jobs that they can review and make the decision which they would like to pursue.
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Updated January 8, 2025