Instructor salary in United States

The average salary for an Instructor is $31.84 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 42k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Instructor salaries typically range between a low of $14.62 and a high of $69.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Instructor include Los Angeles, CA at $38.43 per hour, San Diego, CA at $36.63 per hour, and York, PA at $33.28 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Instructor include Cleveland Institute of Music ($312,000 per year) and Point72 ($275,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Instructor salary compares to related positions:

• Assistant Instructor: Average $29.30 per hour
• Senior Instructor: Average $86,283 per year
• Junior Instructor: Average $21.58 per hour