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Job outlook for coach/instructors in the United States
Are coach/instructor jobs in demand?
Coach/instructor job and salary trends over time
Coach/instructor jobs over time
Coach/instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,260 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,429 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,816 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,765 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,747 | 0.00% |
Average coach/instructor salary over time
Coach/instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,182 | $25.09 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | $50,042 | $24.06 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $48,520 | $23.33 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $46,351 | $22.28 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $45,187 | $21.72 | +1.5% |
Coach/instructor jobs by state
Most common states for coach/instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 168 | 16% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 85 | 15% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 728 | 13% |
| 4 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 353 | 12% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 77 | 11% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 317 | 10% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 93 | 10% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 749 | 9% |
| 9 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 471 | 9% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 375 | 9% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 118 | 9% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 884 | 8% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 840 | 8% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 587 | 8% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 463 | 8% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 272 | 8% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 64 | 8% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 62 | 8% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 140 | 7% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 127 | 7% |
Most common cities for coach/instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfax | 1 | 4% | $50,216 |
| 2 | Apopka | 1 | 2% | $55,301 |
| 3 | Ashburn | 1 | 2% | $50,174 |
| 4 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $41,287 |
| 5 | Concord | 1 | 2% | $39,129 |
| 6 | Boston | 7 | 1% | $52,249 |
| 7 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $68,592 |
| 8 | Centreville | 1 | 1% | $50,117 |
| 9 | Frederick | 1 | 1% | $41,247 |
| 10 | Germantown | 1 | 1% | $41,253 |
| 11 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $41,676 |
| 12 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $50,418 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $47,462 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $49,412 |
Coach/Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of coach/instructor experts
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Baldwin Wallace University
Northern Seminary
Seattle University
What general advice would you give to a Coach/Instructor?
Dr. Elise Eden: Find a mentor/role model who is in the place you want to be in 5 years. Getting started can be hard, but having a resource outside of your new job is invaluable.
What will help Coach/Instructors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Elise Eden: The way we talk about the voice in regard to gender identity is already changing but has a long way to go. Teachers of voice and choir must be able to separate Fach from gender. Knowing how to work with a transitioning voice will become a lot more important. Understanding the role of hormones in the singing voice must be studied and understood.
What will help Coach/Instructors increase their earning potential?
Colin Briskey: Salaries can be really hard to come by in the music industry. Since I work with mostly performers, almost none of my clients have a salary. I usually tell my early career performers that having some sort of parallel side hustle can be really helpful. For many of my musical theatre clients this means something like getting skilled with a camera and offering headshot services, utilizing their makeup skills to be a makeup artist as well, or offering social media related services like Instagram design or social media management.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Coach/Instructor job market given the pandemic?
Rev. Tracey Bianchi: In pastoral ministry, the pandemic has forced many religious institutions and organizations to deliver worship and other elements of spiritual practice online. How faith-based communities do everything from weddings to funerals to worship services has shifted online. While churches and other religious gatherings must continue to employ pastors and still need ordained leaders, the job market has shifted to favor those who also have skills in producing and creating rich online content. Churches with resources are now pivoting to hire content managers and production teams who can help shape and craft meaningful online content that is easy to deliver.
Alexander Mouton
Chair, Associate ProfessorSeattle University
Department of Art, Art History & Design
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Coach/Instructors to find work opportunities?
Alexander Mouton: Seattle is a great place for designers and especially for students interested in tech, whether it's front-end design or working directly with code -and let's not forget game design as there are lots of game companies in Seattle, from large industries like Microsoft to small independents like Pop Gun.