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Instructor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Instructor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$31.06
Average $31.06
Low $14.11
High $68.37

The average salary for a instructor is $31.06 per hour in the United States. 42.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Instructor job openings in United States

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Auto/Diesel Instructor
Universal Technical Institute3.5out of 5 stars.
Orlando, FL
$33 - $35 an hour
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Instructor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vos Collection
 
$409,500per year
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Mighty Writers
 
$260,000per year
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Greenwich House
 
$260,000per year
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Ohio Wesleyan University
 
$260,000per year
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Markon
 
$250,000per year
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Fitness Factory
 
$239,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Instructors near United States

  1. Arlington, VA
    $58.19 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $45.51 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $40.08 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $36.74 per hour
  5. Seattle, WA
    $35.30 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Instructor get paid in United States?

Assistant Instructor

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Senior Instructor

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Average $57,978 per year

Junior Instructor

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Average $21.57 per hour