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Job outlook for industrial education instructors in the United States
Are industrial education instructor jobs in demand?
Industrial education instructor job and salary trends over time
Industrial education instructor jobs over time
Industrial education instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 189 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 189 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 201 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 198 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 204 | 0.00% |
Average industrial education instructor salary over time
Industrial education instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,542 | $26.70 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $54,543 | $26.22 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $53,045 | $25.50 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $51,527 | $24.77 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $50,589 | $24.32 | +2.4% |
Industrial education instructor jobs by state
Most common states for industrial education instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 129 | 19% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 719 | 13% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 123 | 12% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 119 | 12% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 148 | 11% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 66 | 11% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 809 | 10% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 544 | 10% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 330 | 10% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 905 | 9% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 879 | 9% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 807 | 9% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 461 | 9% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 366 | 9% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 318 | 9% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 68 | 9% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 596 | 8% |
| 19 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 535 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 62 | 8% |
Most common cities for industrial education instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | 1 | 4% | $75,163 |
Industrial Education Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of industrial education instructor experts
Gustavus Adolphus College
Youngstown State University
University of West Georgia
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Industrial Education Instructors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Kathleen Keller Ph.D.: Our students find employment in various fields: business, education, non-profit, government, etc. It's hard for me to say where in the United States would be the best place to find employment. Our graduates (including 2020 grads) have had a lot of success in the Twin Cities.
What experience really stands out on Industrial Education 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.
How do you envision technology impacting Industrial Education Instructors in the next 5 years?
Ye Chen Ph.D.: Technology is an integral part of this field. Technology advances will no doubt bring in new exciting research opportunities and practice innovations. As people better leverage new important technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, innovative research, and practices will emerge in personalized and immersive e-learning. The black swan event, the COVID 19 pandemic, will further accelerate this trend by placing an urgent call for improving people's e-learning experience.