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What is a construction technology instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
Quoted expert
Rodney Foster
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a construction technology instructor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.89 an hour? That's $49,687 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 5,400 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a construction technology instructor?

Rodney FosterRodney Foster LinkedIn profile

Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor - Airframe & Powerplant Technology, Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College (OCC) teaches Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Avionics. Although the Government has dampened air travel by putting up restrictions to prevent a Covid-19 spread, there is still a certified mechanic/skilled labor shortage. I believe all our students will have permanent jobs within a six-month search. OCC AMT is listed as an essential workforce by the state of California and is back in classes full-time, Face-to-face labs, and online lectures. Our next semester registration maximum filled in two days and still has over 35 additional students per class on the waiting list.
ScoreConstruction Technology InstructorUS Average
Salary
3.9

Avg. Salary $49,687

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.9

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.45%

Asian 3.56%

Black or African American 7.84%

Hispanic or Latino 11.45%

Unknown 3.96%

White 72.75%

Gender

female 4.29%

male 95.71%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress level
8.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.6

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.3

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a construction technology instructor

  1. Explore construction technology instructor education requirements

    Most common construction technology instructor degrees

    Bachelor's

    45.2 %

    Associate

    28.6 %

    Master's

    14.3 %

  2. Start to develop specific construction technology instructor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    OSHA17.24%
    Construction Technology15.43%
    Plumbing14.97%
    Learning Outcomes12.98%
    Advisory Committee11.73%
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  3. Research construction technology instructor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage shop, designate technicians to service work orders, produce several ASE certify students.
    • Oversee single-family and multi-residential remodel and expansion projects.
    • Schedule and maintain a teaching lab with the required equipment and safety standards to be a NATEF certify facility.

  4. Apply for construction technology instructor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a construction technology instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average construction technology instructor salary

The average construction technology instructor salary in the United States is $49,687 per year or $24 per hour. Construction technology instructor salaries range between $32,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average construction technology instructor salary
$49,687 Yearly
$23.89 hourly

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