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Job outlook for senior instructors in the United States
Senior instructor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior instructor job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 28,900 new jobs for senior instructors are projected over the next decade.
Senior instructor salaries have increased 6% for senior instructors in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,745 senior instructors currently employed in the United States.
There are 43,433 active senior instructor job openings in the US.
The average senior instructor salary is $58,892.
Are senior instructor jobs in demand?
Senior instructor job and salary trends over time
Senior instructor jobs over time
Senior instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,745 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,320 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,191 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,613 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,528 | 0.00% |
Average senior instructor salary over time
Senior instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,892 | $28.31 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $57,492 | $27.64 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $57,173 | $27.49 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $56,694 | $27.26 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $55,435 | $26.65 | +1.4% |
Senior instructor jobs by state
Most common states for senior instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 447 | 8% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 583 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 64 | 7% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 52 | 7% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 636 | 6% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 315 | 6% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 249 | 6% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 66 | 6% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 518 | 5% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 420 | 5% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 150 | 5% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 403 | 4% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 280 | 4% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 261 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 48 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 42 | 4% |
Most common cities for senior instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora | 23 | 6% | $60,971 |
| 2 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $61,005 |
| 3 | Germantown | 2 | 2% | $69,086 |
| 4 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $69,024 |
| 5 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $45,810 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $55,525 |
| 7 | Ogden | 1 | 1% | $49,941 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $55,706 |
| 9 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $58,800 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $58,150 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $69,602 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $61,501 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $60,953 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $45,800 |
| 15 | New York | 1 | 0% | $80,765 |
Senior Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior instructor experts
Youngstown State University
Seattle University
What experience really stands out on Senior Instructor resumes?
Dragana Crnjak: Real-life - outside of the classroom - experiences always stand out, such as exhibitions, internships, museum assistantships, public art projects, community projects, etc. We encourage students to participate in many different activities throughout their college years with a range of experiences provided from exhibiting independently, in group exhibits, working on collaborative projects, community public art projects (such as the mural class this semester where students were involved in all stages of decision-making, from sketching and ideation, communication, site preparation, and painting, writing art proposals, etc.), internships, etc. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential to all art projects and processes, and these skills not only contribute well to so many professions and fields, but they are also life-lasting skills that develop creative, engaged, and open-minded thinkers and citizens.
Alexander Mouton
Chair, Associate ProfessorSeattle University
Department of Art, Art History & Design
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Instructors?
Alexander Mouton: It is hard to tell how the coronavirus pandemic will affect graduates. Some I know are joining the workforce or doing creative work, which is a good sign. How this will play out will be interesting to see, though it's a little hard for me to judge from the classroom!