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Job outlook for consultants and instructor in the United States
Are consultant and instructor jobs in demand?
Yes, consultant and instructor jobs are in demand. Consultant and instructor demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Consultant and instructor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of consultant and instructor jobs and the average consultant and instructor salary over time.
Consultant and instructor jobs over time
Consultant and instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 683 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 646 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 635 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 592 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 569 | 0.00% |
Average consultant and instructor salary over time
Consultant and instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,496 | $29.57 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $60,035 | $28.86 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $59,702 | $28.70 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $59,201 | $28.46 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $57,887 | $27.83 | +1.4% |
Consultant and instructor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of consultant and instructor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where consultants and instructor earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for consultants and instructor
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 205 | 24% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 690 | 14% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 528 | 13% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 89 | 13% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 352 | 12% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 102 | 11% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 566 | 10% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 105 | 10% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 750 | 9% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 390 | 9% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 53 | 9% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 856 | 8% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 792 | 8% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 416 | 8% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 80 | 8% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 62 | 8% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 48 | 8% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 646 | 7% |
| 19 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 510 | 7% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 95 | 7% |
Most common cities for consultants and instructor
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denton | 1 | 1% | $60,396 |