How To Become A Residential Construction Instructor: What It Is and Career Path

What is a residential construction instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

3 min read

Residential Construction Instructors are personnel who plan, conduct, and assess instructional activities. This process is based on residential construction like occupational safety, proper use of tools, blueprint reading, and construction math, among others. The instructor maintains educational records such as daily class attendance, student progress, departmental supplies and equipment inventory, tool control logs, and others. They also provide students with the course outline to inform them of the course requirements. Additionally, they coordinate and conduct tests to track student progress and achievement. As an instructor, you'll be responsible for recommending students for job placement.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least five years of experience in the construction field. Relevant certifications are also a plus. You need a computer, coaching, and communication skills. Residential construction instructors earn an average salary of $57,420 per year, which is about $28 hourly. The range falls between $45,000 and $72,000.

ScoreResidential Construction InstructorUS Average

Salary

3.9

Avg. Salary $50,399

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

6.9

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

5.2

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 11.33%

Black or African American 7.01%

Hispanic or Latino 9.99%

Unknown 4.91%

White 66.48%

Gender

female 11.11%

male 88.89%

Age - 46

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46

Stress level

6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance

10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a residential construction instructor

Explore residential construction instructor education requirements

Most common residential construction instructor degrees

Bachelor's

44.8 %

Associate

19.6 %

High School Diploma

14.7 %

Start to develop specific residential construction instructor skills

Skills	Percentages
Plumbing	16.35%
OSHA	14.31%
Construction Trades	11.85%
Advisory Committee	9.18%
Roofing	8.64%

Complete relevant residential construction instructor training and internships

Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New residential construction instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a residential construction instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real residential construction instructor resumes.

Research residential construction instructor duties and responsibilities

Help manage the housing development; keeping it clean, in compliance with OSHA laws, and state safety laws.
Install safety program per OSHA safety standards.
Project manager for a remodel and addition to a single family home from permit to move-in.
General carpentry, concrete formwork, framing, site preparation, and on site work skills.

Apply for residential construction instructor jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a residential construction instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams