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Job outlook for certified instructors in the United States
Are certified instructor jobs in demand?
Certified instructor job and salary trends over time
Certified instructor jobs over time
Certified instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,192 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,204 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,397 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,342 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,452 | 0.00% |
Average certified instructor salary over time
Certified instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,733 | $26.79 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $54,731 | $26.31 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $53,228 | $25.59 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $51,705 | $24.86 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $50,763 | $24.41 | +2.4% |
Certified instructor jobs by state
Most common states for certified instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 201 | 23% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 209 | 22% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,687 | 20% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 808 | 20% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,907 | 18% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 103 | 18% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 269 | 16% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 991 | 15% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,245 | 14% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 603 | 14% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 106 | 14% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 88 | 14% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,603 | 13% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 795 | 13% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 513 | 13% |
| 16 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 88 | 13% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 167 | 12% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,133 | 11% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 763 | 11% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 516 | 11% |
Most common cities for certified instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | 2 | 2% | $50,373 |
| 2 | Palm Beach Gardens | 1 | 2% | $60,208 |
| 3 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $50,192 |
| 4 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $60,386 |
| 5 | Peoria | 1 | 1% | $46,133 |
| 6 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $50,422 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $72,372 |
Certified Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of certified instructor experts
University of Minnesota Crookston
Youngstown State University
Dr. Margaretha Rudstrom
LecturerUniversity of Minnesota Crookston
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
What Certified Instructor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Margaretha Rudstrom: I am taking this from the perspective of an agribusiness major.
If a student isn't able to land a position within their field of study, I would suggest they work on their people skills and stay up to date with what is happening in the markets, ag policy, and agriculture. Staying up to date means following the popular press in the areas you have a career interest in. That could mean following the news from places like Drovers, local and national producer associations, or congressional or senate ag committees. This will help keep you up to date on what's happening in the areas you have an interest in or are looking for a career.
I seem to be harping on the people skills piece. Get experience in working with customers, customer service, customer complaints. These experiences will help you develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills sought after by employers.
What experience really stands out on Certified Instructor resumes?
Dragana Crnjak: Real-life - outside of the classroom - experiences always stand out, such as exhibitions, internships, museum assistantships, public art projects, community projects, etc. We encourage students to participate in many different activities throughout their college years with a range of experiences provided from exhibiting independently, in group exhibits, working on collaborative projects, community public art projects (such as the mural class this semester where students were involved in all stages of decision-making, from sketching and ideation, communication, site preparation, and painting, writing art proposals, etc.), internships, etc. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential to all art projects and processes, and these skills not only contribute well to so many professions and fields, but they are also life-lasting skills that develop creative, engaged, and open-minded thinkers and citizens.