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Job outlook for military science instructors in the United States
Are military science instructor jobs in demand?
Yes, military science instructor jobs are in demand. Military science instructor demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Military science instructor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of military science instructor jobs and the average military science instructor salary over time.
Military science instructor jobs over time
Military science instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 769 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 728 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 715 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 667 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 641 | 0.00% |
Average military science instructor salary over time
Military science instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,971 | $28.83 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $58,546 | $28.15 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $58,221 | $27.99 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $57,733 | $27.76 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $56,451 | $27.14 | +1.4% |
Military science instructor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of military science instructor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where military science instructors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for military science instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 103 | 14% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 80 | 13% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 75 | 13% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 129 | 12% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 118 | 12% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 83 | 12% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 586 | 10% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 77 | 10% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 759 | 9% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 355 | 9% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 122 | 9% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 93 | 9% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 82 | 9% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 800 | 8% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 400 | 8% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 616 | 7% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 499 | 7% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 414 | 7% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 211 | 7% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 89 | 7% |
Most common cities for military science instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leavenworth | 3 | 8% | $54,679 |
| 2 | Statesboro | 1 | 3% | $60,390 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $52,861 |
Military Science Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to military science instructor professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the military science instructor job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the military science instructor industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of military science instructor experts
David McMahan Ph.D.
Franklin and Marshall College
What general advice would you give to a Military Science Instructor?
David McMahan Ph.D.: Keep open to possibilities beyond the narrow range of what your diploma lists as your major or minor. Whatever job you get trained for today, in 10-20 years, it may be very different. Or it may not exist. Focus on obtaining and maintaining flexibility, critical thinking, creativity, and passion for learning. Being an interesting person is as vital as any credential.
Military science instructor jobs
Updated November 4, 2020