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Job outlook for natural resources instructors in the United States
Are natural resources instructor jobs in demand?
Yes, natural resources instructor jobs are in demand. Natural resources instructor demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.
Natural resources instructor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of natural resources instructor jobs and the average natural resources instructor salary over time.
Natural resources instructor jobs over time
Natural resources instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 486 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 601 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 729 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 853 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 824 | 0.00% |
Average natural resources instructor salary over time
Natural resources instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,082 | $29.37 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | $59,719 | $28.71 | --1.7% |
| 2024 | $60,732 | $29.20 | --0.6% |
| 2023 | $61,096 | $29.37 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $60,019 | $28.86 | --2.7% |
Natural resources instructor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of natural resources instructor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where natural resources instructors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for natural resources instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 126 | 18% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 150 | 16% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 91 | 16% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 775 | 14% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 98 | 13% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,210 | 12% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,038 | 12% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 506 | 12% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 157 | 12% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 129 | 12% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 88 | 12% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,095 | 11% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 780 | 11% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 547 | 11% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 70 | 11% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 550 | 10% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 324 | 10% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 183 | 10% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 523 | 9% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 100 | 9% |