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Best states for an automotive technology instructor
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Are you thinking of becoming an automotive technology instructor and really want to work at Lincoln Educational Services? Turns out, your chances to become an automotive technology instructor are better in some states than others.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for automotive technology instructors. We found that California is the best state in the nation for automotive technology instructors, and people in Eureka earn the most in the field.
The median salary for automotive technology instructors in California is $70,924. Compare that to the median salary in Kansas of $31,862, which ranked worst for automotive technology instructors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an automotive technology instructor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for automotive technology instructors in 2026
1. California
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 4,922 Average annual salary: $70,924 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
2. Alaska
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 127 Average annual salary: $64,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Utah
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 459 Average annual salary: $58,513 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
4. North Dakota
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 131 Average annual salary: $59,627 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
5. Rhode Island
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 189 Average annual salary: $56,370 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Delaware
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 201 Average annual salary: $55,027 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
7. Nebraska
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 297 Average annual salary: $57,133 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
8. Nevada
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 316 Average annual salary: $54,021 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
9. New York
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 2,006 Average annual salary: $58,440 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
10. New Hampshire
Total automotive technology instructor jobs: 251 Average annual salary: $55,322 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an automotive technology instructor
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for an automotive technology instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $70,924 | $43,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,922 |
| 2 | Alaska | $64,286 | $36,000 | 739,795 | 127 |
| 3 | Utah | $58,513 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 459 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $59,627 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 131 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $56,370 | $33,000 | 1,059,639 | 189 |
| 6 | Delaware | $55,027 | $33,000 | 961,939 | 201 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $57,133 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 297 |
| 8 | Nevada | $54,021 | $33,000 | 2,998,039 | 316 |
| 9 | New York | $58,440 | $35,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,006 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $55,322 | $33,000 | 1,342,795 | 251 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $56,156 | $36,000 | 2,984,100 | 287 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $56,409 | $34,000 | 3,588,184 | 480 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $54,984 | $33,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,470 |
| 14 | Oregon | $55,319 | $32,000 | 4,142,776 | 647 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $52,113 | $33,000 | 5,795,483 | 831 |
| 16 | Vermont | $54,222 | $32,000 | 623,657 | 119 |
| 17 | Michigan | $53,198 | $33,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,015 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $55,962 | $33,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,285 |
| 19 | Ohio | $52,466 | $33,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,259 |
| 20 | Maryland | $54,160 | $33,000 | 6,052,177 | 996 |
| 21 | Arizona | $52,198 | $32,000 | 7,016,270 | 916 |
| 22 | Texas | $52,186 | $33,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,808 |
| 23 | Virginia | $52,591 | $32,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,582 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $50,235 | $32,000 | 4,454,189 | 546 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $52,168 | $32,000 | 1,815,857 | 185 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $46,532 | $39,000 | 1,427,538 | 182 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $49,794 | $31,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,525 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $48,278 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 117 |
| 29 | Maine | $52,979 | $31,000 | 1,335,907 | 141 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $50,124 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 149 |
| 31 | Indiana | $51,145 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 752 |
| 32 | Georgia | $48,030 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,920 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $48,469 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 728 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $51,843 | $33,000 | 5,576,606 | 736 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $51,228 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 231 |
| 36 | Washington | $51,670 | $30,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,065 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $53,905 | $33,000 | 693,972 | 40 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $48,897 | $31,000 | 4,684,333 | 475 |
| 39 | Idaho | $50,627 | $30,000 | 1,716,943 | 223 |
| 40 | Montana | $48,969 | $30,000 | 1,050,493 | 179 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $48,699 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 709 |
| 42 | Colorado | $46,929 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,125 |
| 43 | Florida | $46,886 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,500 |
| 44 | Alabama | $47,978 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 557 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $48,417 | $31,000 | 3,004,279 | 272 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $48,666 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 324 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $36,537 | $22,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,365 |
| 48 | Illinois | $33,761 | $21,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,857 |
| 49 | Iowa | $33,072 | $21,000 | 3,145,711 | 491 |
| 50 | Missouri | $40,827 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 557 |
| 51 | Kansas | $31,862 | $20,000 | 2,913,123 | 380 |
Highest paying states for automotive technology instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Automotive Technology Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $70,924 |
| 2 | Alaska | $64,286 |
| 3 | Utah | $58,513 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $59,627 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $56,370 |
| 6 | Delaware | $55,027 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $57,133 |
| 8 | Nevada | $54,021 |
| 9 | New York | $58,440 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $55,322 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $56,156 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $56,409 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $54,984 |
| 14 | Oregon | $55,319 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $52,113 |
| 16 | Vermont | $54,222 |
| 17 | Michigan | $53,198 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $55,962 |
| 19 | Ohio | $52,466 |
| 20 | Maryland | $54,160 |
| 21 | Arizona | $52,198 |
| 22 | Texas | $52,186 |
| 23 | Virginia | $52,591 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $50,235 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $52,168 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $46,532 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $49,794 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $48,278 |
| 29 | Maine | $52,979 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $50,124 |
| 31 | Indiana | $51,145 |
| 32 | Georgia | $48,030 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $48,469 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $51,843 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $51,228 |
| 36 | Washington | $51,670 |
| 37 | District of Columbia | $53,905 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $48,897 |
| 39 | Idaho | $50,627 |
| 40 | Montana | $48,969 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $48,699 |
| 42 | Colorado | $46,929 |
| 43 | Florida | $46,886 |
| 44 | Alabama | $47,978 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $48,417 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $48,666 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $36,537 |
| 48 | Illinois | $33,761 |
| 49 | Iowa | $33,072 |
| 50 | Missouri | $40,827 |
| 51 | Kansas | $31,862 |
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Updated January 8, 2025