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Job outlook for health occupations instructors in the United States
Are health occupations instructor jobs in demand?
Health occupations instructor job and salary trends over time
Health occupations instructor jobs over time
Health occupations instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,388 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,439 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,464 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,445 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,424 | 0.00% |
Average health occupations instructor salary over time
Health occupations instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,730 | $30.16 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $61,602 | $29.62 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $59,910 | $28.80 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $58,196 | $27.98 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $57,136 | $27.47 | +2.4% |
Health occupations instructor jobs by state
Most common states for health occupations instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 161 | 23% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 133 | 21% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,085 | 19% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,775 | 17% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 101 | 17% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,330 | 16% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,041 | 16% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 915 | 16% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 519 | 16% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 154 | 16% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 119 | 16% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,464 | 15% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 253 | 15% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,623 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 864 | 14% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 122 | 14% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 782 | 13% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 770 | 13% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 381 | 13% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 135 | 13% |
Most common cities for health occupations instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green | 1 | 2% | $61,325 |
| 2 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $51,506 |
Health Occupations Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of health occupations instructor experts
Hope College
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mercy College
University of Virginia
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Florida International University
The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Misericordia University
Kent State University
What soft skills should all Health Occupations Instructors possess?
Dawn DeWitt-Brinks: The most important soft skill that a Communication Skills Instructor can possess is the skill of coaching. A Communication Skills Instructor is basically a skills coach. You need to walk alongside your students/clients to help them grow their communication skill set. You need to be able to assess where their skills are currently, set a plan in place, and put that plan into action - while encouraging your student/client every step of the way.
What skills will help Health Occupations Instructors earn the most?
Dawn DeWitt-Brinks: You will earn the most if you have experience, expertise, or a background in a specific field, for example, health care or computer programming, and combine that expertise with teaching communication skills. Communication skills instructors who work as corporate trainers specializing in teaching communication skills within a particular field have the greatest earning potential. Many organizations, especially in highly specialized or technical fields, find that their employees need specific training in developing strong communication skills in group and interpersonal settings. Businesses are willing to hire internal or external communication skills instructors to teach those skills through corporate training seminars and private coaching sessions.
Laura Rice
Center on Health, Aging, and Disability Associate Director, MPH and MSHA Interim Program Director, Associate ProfessorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
What soft skills should all Health Occupations Instructors possess?
Laura Rice: Communication is a critical skill for a health science instructor. How well their students learn will be critical to the health and well-being of their patients. Suppose an instructor cannot communicate well and facilitate learning. In that case, I am concerned that students will not effectively learn and utilize the information in clinical practice. Instructors must also gauge when their students do not understand a particular concept and modify their teaching techniques to ensure they understand it.
Dr. Eric Martone
Interim Dean of the School of Education, Associate Professor, History/Social Studies Education, Editor, Global Education ReviewMercy College
School of Education
What skills will help Health Occupations Instructors earn the most?
Dr. Eric Martone: Educators who are compassionate, with strong leadership skills, willing to make take chances to make a difference.
M. Rachel Tighe Ph.D.
Department ChairUniversity of Virginia
Department of Communication Studies
What skills stand out on Health Occupations Instructor resumes?
M. Rachel Tighe Ph.D.: -Teaching experience
-Generalist knowledge - public speaking, interpersonal, business and professional, argumentation
What hard/technical skills are most important for Health Occupations Instructors?
M. Rachel Tighe Ph.D.: -Ability to use an online platform (Moodle, Google Classroom, etc.
-Ability to use video for virtual instruction
What skills will help Health Occupations Instructors earn the most?
M. Rachel Tighe Ph.D.: -Online teaching skills
What Health Occupations Instructor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Suzanne Kemp Ph.D.: They need to stay engaged in some level of working with people with disabilities. If they do something that isn't relevant to the field, they won't be as marketable as a new graduate.
David Chang
Chairperson, Frost Professor of ArtFlorida International University
Department of Art and Art History
What type of skills will young Health Occupations Instructors need?
David Chang: Young graduates should possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to function professionally in today's society. Our students go through rigorous studio training along with cutting-edge theories that inform their practices.
April Dawkins Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorThe University of North Carolina Greensboro
Library & Information Science Department
What experience really stands out on Health Occupations Instructor resumes?
April Dawkins Ph.D.: Across the United States, most school librarians are required to have a graduate degree in either education or library and information science with licensure as a school librarian (school library media coordinator). The most likely experience to benefit them in their job search is a previous experience as a classroom teacher. Teaching is one of the significant roles that school librarians play in schools, through direct and indirect instruction with students, and professional development for classroom teachers.
David Hage
Assistant Professor, Field DirectorMisericordia University
Department of Social Work
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health Occupations Instructor job market given the pandemic?
David Hage: I expect the need for social services to become even more prominent, given the COVID-19 pandemic. It is likely, and perhaps even unfortunately probable, that individuals, families, groups, and communities who are most vulnerable to the health-related, social, and economic consequences of the global pandemic will require additional social service supports to navigate increased problems related to several issues, including, but not limited to, poverty, management of disabilities, addictions, mental health-related questions, and many other population-specific challenges (United Nations, 2020).
For example, while children are participating in school remotely, their access to nutritional services and other essential supports will likely be reduced. They may be more likely to be abused and not have a school staff member detect the abuse, and therefore, suffer worse consequences or suffer longer (Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection, 2020). Individuals susceptible to domestic violence will likely be more at-risk (NY Times, 2020).
People in general, and significantly older adults, will face increased social isolation and the challenges of anxiety and depression that accompany isolation, in addition to other material challenges (University of Michigan, 2020). The social work job market was projected to rise well before these problems emerged and will likely continue to reflect a demand for these needs to be met, especially as many social issues are on the rise.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Health Occupations Instructors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Jay Dorfman: There are certainly some states with teacher shortages, but that is often because those states' political or economic climates make them less desirable as a place for teachers to work. If teachers' teaching conditions and salaries were improved, there would be more people interested in entering the profession. That said, I typically tell students that the broader their search for a job can be, the more likely they are to find a good fit.