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Learning center instructor salary

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David McMahan Ph.D.

Average learning center instructor salary

$15.93

$33,129 yearly

Entry-level learning center instructor salary
$21,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Learning Center Instructor Salary

The average salary for a Learning Center Instructor is approximately $33,129 annually, translating to about $16 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific sector of education. For instance, instructors in urban areas or those with advanced degrees may earn higher wages.

Where Can Learning Center Instructors Earn More?

Geographic location plays a crucial role in determining salary. The highest-paying states for Learning Center Instructors typically include California, New York, and Texas. Additionally, cities such as San Francisco and New York City often offer higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for educational services.

Highest Paying Industries

Instructors can find the highest salaries within specific industries, such as private educational services and non-profit organizations. These sectors often provide competitive compensation and benefits, making them attractive options for aspiring instructors.

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Where can a Learning Center Instructor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$38,300
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Booz Allen Hamilton$67,090
University of Michigan$33,352

Average learning center instructor salary by state

The highest-paying states for learning center instructors are Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts. The lowest average learning center instructor salary states are Indiana, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for learning center instructors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Missouri$33,192$15.96
2Oklahoma$31,609$15.20
3Mississippi$31,171$14.99
4Connecticut$37,817$18.18
5Minnesota$32,998$15.86
6Massachusetts$36,537$17.57
7Kansas$30,666$14.74
8New Hampshire$35,316$16.98
9Georgia$31,817$15.30
10California$37,328$17.95
11New York$35,996$17.31
12New Jersey$35,043$16.85
13Wisconsin$32,744$15.74
14Virginia$31,696$15.24
15Nebraska$33,345$16.03
16North Dakota$34,114$16.40
17Maine$34,701$16.68
18Delaware$31,460$15.13
19Nevada$30,209$14.52
20Louisiana$31,833$15.30
21Rhode Island$31,255$15.03
22Ohio$28,815$13.85
23Illinois$30,793$14.80
24Pennsylvania$29,053$13.97
25Kentucky$28,221$13.57
26Hawaii$35,912$17.27
27Idaho$28,290$13.60
28Colorado$30,075$14.46
29Alaska$28,640$13.77
30West Virginia$29,411$14.14
31Maryland$30,636$14.73
32Montana$30,524$14.68
33Alabama$27,969$13.45
34South Dakota$29,766$14.31
35Vermont$30,106$14.47
36Michigan$27,345$13.15
37Oregon$29,389$14.13
38Tennessee$27,213$13.08
39District of Columbia$30,508$14.67
40Arizona$26,907$12.94
41Wyoming$25,237$12.13
42New Mexico$25,566$12.29
43North Carolina$26,540$12.76
44Washington$29,051$13.97
45Arkansas$27,172$13.06
46Indiana$25,625$12.32
47South Carolina$23,621$11.36
48Texas$24,935$11.99
49Utah$25,797$12.40
50Iowa$26,032$12.52
51Florida$22,892$11.01

Highest paying cities for learning center instructors

The highest-paying cities for learning center instructors are Richmond, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Richmond, CA$38,300$18.41
2Boston, MA$36,465$17.53
3New York, NY$36,067$17.34
4Manchester, NH$35,335$16.99
5Saint Louis, MO$33,285$16.00
6Brooklyn Center, MN$33,063$15.90
7Alexandria, VA$33,009$15.87
8Vernon Hills, IL$31,147$14.97
9Laurel, MD$30,536$14.68
10Denver, CO$30,135$14.49
11Toledo, OH$29,369$14.12
12Chester, PA$29,049$13.97
13Des Moines, WA$29,006$13.95
14Clarksville, TN$27,384$13.17
15Livonia, MI$27,339$13.14
16Maricopa, AZ$26,978$12.97
17Raleigh, NC$26,700$12.84
18El Paso, TX$26,380$12.68
19Davenport, IA$26,103$12.55
20Provo, UT$25,656$12.33

Learning center instructor salary details

A learning center instructor's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average learning center instructor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a learning center instructor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$33,129$2,761$16
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$21,000$1,750$10

Highest paying learning center instructor jobs

The highest paying types of learning center instructors are instructor, instructor, adjunct faculty, and adjunct instructor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Tutor$33,998$2,833$16.3545,543
Tutor/Mentor$31,367$2,614$15.0839,149
Math Tutor$34,609$2,884$16.6441,645
Academic Tutor$33,047$2,754$15.8945,913
English Tutor$35,801$2,983$17.2137,103
Instructor, Adjunct Faculty$52,225$4,352$25.1137,739

How would you rate the starting salaries for learning center instructors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

David McMahan Ph.D.

Charles A. Dana Professor of Religious Studies, Franklin and Marshall College

Graduates in Religious Studies don't necessarily go into careers in religion. The standard career path for those involved is going to graduate school, spending several years getting a Ph.D., and facing a tough job market. Starting salaries can vary widely depending on the college or university.

Top companies hiring learning center instructors now:

  1. Bank of America jobs (3)
  2. Educate! jobs (36)
  3. Huntington Learning Center jobs (6)
  4. University of Michigan jobs (5)
  5. Kumon North America jobs (21)

Which companies pay learning center instructors the most?

Learning center instructor salaries at Booz Allen Hamilton and Northwestern University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average learning center instructor salary at companies like Texas A&M; Engineering Experiment Station - State Headquarters and Medical University of South Carolina are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Booz Allen Hamilton$67,090$32.25
2Northwestern University$53,474$25.71
3Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station - State Headquarters$49,268$23.69
4Medical University of South Carolina$41,730$20.06
5Sysmex$40,735$19.58
6State College of Florida$40,670$19.55
7North Country Hospital$39,661$19.07
8KIPP SoCal Public Schools$38,739$18.62
9Minneapolis Public Schools$36,941$17.76
10Crozer Health$36,466$17.53
11Rutgers University$35,914$17.27
12Educate!$35,863$17.24
13Good Shepherd Services$35,646$17.14
14UNC Health Care$35,548$17.09
15Austin Community College District$35,340$16.99
16MRA - The Management Association$35,008$16.83
17Plumas Charter School$34,191$16.44
18Children's Home Society of Washington$33,577$16.14
19MINACT$33,405$16.06
20University of Michigan$33,352$16.03

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$34,000$33,600$33,200$32,800$32,400$32,000
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Learning Center Instructor salary by industry

The average learning center instructor salary varies across industries:

  • The average learning center instructor salary in the health care industry is $37,954, the highest of any industry.
  • The average learning center instructor salary in the finance industry is $36,380.
  • Learning center instructors in the government industry earn an average salary of $28,509, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for learning center instructors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$37,954$18.25
2Real Estate$36,380$17.49
3Non Profits$32,604$15.68
4Education$32,379$15.57
5Technology$32,343$15.55
6Government$28,509$13.71

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Learning center instructor salary trends

The average learning center instructor salary has risen by $3,563 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average learning center instructor earned $29,566 annually, but today, they earn $33,129 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for learning center instructors over the last decade.

Compare learning center instructor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average learning center instructor salary over time

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Learning center instructor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,100$15.93+2.4%
2024$32,300$15.54+0.3%
2023$32,200$15.50+1.8%
2022$31,700$15.22+1.7%
2021$31,100$14.96+3.6%

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KindercareTeachers at Kindercare Learning Center at NewarkShoreview, MN06/24/2025$32,557
Mesa USD 4Learning Center Instructor--Carson Junior HighMesa, AZ06/24/2025$36,585
The Granite YMCASocial-Emotional Learning (SEL) InstructorManchester, NH06/19/2025$36,000

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