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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.
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.
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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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.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $33,192 | $15.96 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $31,609 | $15.20 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $31,171 | $14.99 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $37,817 | $18.18 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $32,998 | $15.86 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 7 | Kansas | $30,666 | $14.74 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $35,316 | $16.98 |
| 9 | Georgia | $31,817 | $15.30 |
| 10 | California | $37,328 | $17.95 |
| 11 | New York | $35,996 | $17.31 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $35,043 | $16.85 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $32,744 | $15.74 |
| 14 | Virginia | $31,696 | $15.24 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $33,345 | $16.03 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $34,114 | $16.40 |
| 17 | Maine | $34,701 | $16.68 |
| 18 | Delaware | $31,460 | $15.13 |
| 19 | Nevada | $30,209 | $14.52 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $31,833 | $15.30 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $31,255 | $15.03 |
| 22 | Ohio | $28,815 | $13.85 |
| 23 | Illinois | $30,793 | $14.80 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $29,053 | $13.97 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $28,221 | $13.57 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $35,912 | $17.27 |
| 27 | Idaho | $28,290 | $13.60 |
| 28 | Colorado | $30,075 | $14.46 |
| 29 | Alaska | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $29,411 | $14.14 |
| 31 | Maryland | $30,636 | $14.73 |
| 32 | Montana | $30,524 | $14.68 |
| 33 | Alabama | $27,969 | $13.45 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $29,766 | $14.31 |
| 35 | Vermont | $30,106 | $14.47 |
| 36 | Michigan | $27,345 | $13.15 |
| 37 | Oregon | $29,389 | $14.13 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $27,213 | $13.08 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $30,508 | $14.67 |
| 40 | Arizona | $26,907 | $12.94 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $25,237 | $12.13 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $25,566 | $12.29 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $26,540 | $12.76 |
| 44 | Washington | $29,051 | $13.97 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $27,172 | $13.06 |
| 46 | Indiana | $25,625 | $12.32 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $23,621 | $11.36 |
| 48 | Texas | $24,935 | $11.99 |
| 49 | Utah | $25,797 | $12.40 |
| 50 | Iowa | $26,032 | $12.52 |
| 51 | Florida | $22,892 | $11.01 |
The highest-paying cities for learning center instructors are Richmond, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond, CA | $38,300 | $18.41 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $36,465 | $17.53 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $36,067 | $17.34 |
| 4 | Manchester, NH | $35,335 | $16.99 |
| 5 | Saint Louis, MO | $33,285 | $16.00 |
| 6 | Brooklyn Center, MN | $33,063 | $15.90 |
| 7 | Alexandria, VA | $33,009 | $15.87 |
| 8 | Vernon Hills, IL | $31,147 | $14.97 |
| 9 | Laurel, MD | $30,536 | $14.68 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $30,135 | $14.49 |
| 11 | Toledo, OH | $29,369 | $14.12 |
| 12 | Chester, PA | $29,049 | $13.97 |
| 13 | Des Moines, WA | $29,006 | $13.95 |
| 14 | Clarksville, TN | $27,384 | $13.17 |
| 15 | Livonia, MI | $27,339 | $13.14 |
| 16 | Maricopa, AZ | $26,978 | $12.97 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $26,700 | $12.84 |
| 18 | El Paso, TX | $26,380 | $12.68 |
| 19 | Davenport, IA | $26,103 | $12.55 |
| 20 | Provo, UT | $25,656 | $12.33 |
A learning center instructor's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly 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 |
The highest paying types of learning center instructors are instructor, instructor, adjunct faculty, and adjunct instructor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | $33,998 | $2,833 | $16.35 | 45,543 |
| Tutor/Mentor | $31,367 | $2,614 | $15.08 | 39,149 |
| Math Tutor | $34,609 | $2,884 | $16.64 | 41,645 |
| Academic Tutor | $33,047 | $2,754 | $15.89 | 45,913 |
| English Tutor | $35,801 | $2,983 | $17.21 | 37,103 |
| Instructor, Adjunct Faculty | $52,225 | $4,352 | $25.11 | 37,739 |
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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.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booz Allen Hamilton | $67,090 | $32.25 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $53,474 | $25.71 |
| 3 | Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station - State Headquarters | $49,268 | $23.69 |
| 4 | Medical University of South Carolina | $41,730 | $20.06 |
| 5 | Sysmex | $40,735 | $19.58 |
| 6 | State College of Florida | $40,670 | $19.55 |
| 7 | North Country Hospital | $39,661 | $19.07 |
| 8 | KIPP SoCal Public Schools | $38,739 | $18.62 |
| 9 | Minneapolis Public Schools | $36,941 | $17.76 |
| 10 | Crozer Health | $36,466 | $17.53 |
| 11 | Rutgers University | $35,914 | $17.27 |
| 12 | Educate! | $35,863 | $17.24 |
| 13 | Good Shepherd Services | $35,646 | $17.14 |
| 14 | UNC Health Care | $35,548 | $17.09 |
| 15 | Austin Community College District | $35,340 | $16.99 |
| 16 | MRA - The Management Association | $35,008 | $16.83 |
| 17 | Plumas Charter School | $34,191 | $16.44 |
| 18 | Children's Home Society of Washington | $33,577 | $16.14 |
| 19 | MINACT | $33,405 | $16.06 |
| 20 | University of Michigan | $33,352 | $16.03 |
The average learning center instructor salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $37,954 | $18.25 |
| 2 | Real Estate | $36,380 | $17.49 |
| 3 | Non Profits | $32,604 | $15.68 |
| 4 | Education | $32,379 | $15.57 |
| 5 | Technology | $32,343 | $15.55 |
| 6 | Government | $28,509 | $13.71 |
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.
Compare learning center instructor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly 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% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Public Schools | Individualized Learning Center (ILC) Paraeducator | Fargo, ND | 06/28/2025 | $37,691 |
| Oak View Group | Learn To Skate Instructor | | Centene Community Ice Center | Maryland Heights, MO | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Sanford Health | Adaptive Aquatics Instructor-Sanford Wellness Center | Sioux Falls, SD | 06/26/2025 | $32,349 |
| City of Raleigh North Carolina | Recreation Instructor-Laurel Hills Community Center | Raleigh, NC | 06/26/2025 | $37,566 |
| ASM Global | Soccer Instructor-Comed Recreational Center | Chicago, IL | 06/25/2025 | $39,653 |
| Nightingale College | Instructor I, Learner Resources-Writing Center | Salt Lake City, UT | 06/25/2025 | $52,000 |
| ASM Global-SMG | Soccer Instructor-Comed Recreational Center | Chicago, IL | 06/25/2025 | $39,653 |
| Kindercare | Teachers at Kindercare Learning Center at Newark | Shoreview, MN | 06/24/2025 | $32,557 |
| Mesa USD 4 | Learning Center Instructor--Carson Junior High | Mesa, AZ | 06/24/2025 | $36,585 |
| The Granite YMCA | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Instructor | Manchester, NH | 06/19/2025 | $36,000 |
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