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How Much Does a Student Instructor Earn In The United States?

Student Instructor Salaries

Updated April 6, 2021

Average Yearly Salary

$40,000

$21,000

$40,000

$76,000

Student instructors in the United States make an average salary of $40,524 per year or $19.48 per hour. In terms of salary range, an entry level student instructor salary is roughly $21,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $76,000. If you like following the crowd, education and hospitality companies tend to attract the most workers in this field. But if you're in it for the money, then you'll want to seek out health care, government, and education companies, as employees in each industry have reported the highest salaries. As most things go, location can be critical. Maine, Washington, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts provide the highest student instructor salaries.

Best Paying Cities

1. Bakersfield, CA

Average Salary: $59,608

Student Instructor Jobs: 2

2. Utica, NY

Average Salary: $51,850

3. Urban Honolulu, HI

Average Salary: $34,500

4. Flint, MI

Average Salary: $32,028

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Where Student Instructors Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where student instructors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Student Instructors Earn In Different Cities?

While a student instructor can average a salary of $40,524 per year, or $19.48 per hour, there are many opportunities for student instructors to make more. For example, in Bakersfield, CA you might make $59,608 per year. Other high-paying locations include Utica, NY, Urban Honolulu, HI and Flint, MI. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to Bakersfield, CA where the average starting salary is $30,000. The highest paying states for student instructors include Maine, Washington and California. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Georgia offer the lowest salaries.

1. Bakersfield, CA

$59,608

Avg. Salary

$24k

$85k

2. Utica, NY

$51,850

Avg. Salary

$24k

$85k

3. Urban Honolulu, HI

$34,500

Avg. Salary

$24k

$85k

4. Flint, MI

$32,028

Avg. Salary

$24k

$85k

High Paying Student Instructor Jobs

Which Companies Pay Student Instructors The Most?

If you insist on knowing when your check is going to come and for how much, then you'd be better off working for companies like Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica and Honolulu Community College as they offer the highest salaries for student instructors.

1. Mohawk Valley Community College - Utica

3.7

$38,920

Avg. Salary

$34k

$43k

2. Honolulu Community College

4.7

$36,562

Avg. Salary

$34k

$43k

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