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Job outlook for trainer leads in the United States
Trainer lead job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected trainer lead job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 28,900 new jobs for trainer leads are projected over the next decade.
Trainer lead salaries have increased 6% for trainer leads in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,220 trainer leads currently employed in the United States.
There are 43,216 active trainer lead job openings in the US.
The average trainer lead salary is $72,175.
Are trainer lead jobs in demand?
Trainer lead job and salary trends over time
Trainer lead jobs over time
Trainer lead job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,220 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,941 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,854 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,526 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,355 | 0.00% |
Average trainer lead salary over time
Trainer lead salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,175 | $34.70 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $70,460 | $33.88 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $70,069 | $33.69 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $69,482 | $33.40 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $67,939 | $32.66 | +1.4% |
Trainer lead jobs by state
Most common states for trainer leads
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 372 | 28% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 780 | 25% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 261 | 25% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 648 | 22% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 375 | 22% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 165 | 22% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 627 | 21% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 215 | 20% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,403 | 19% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 370 | 19% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 167 | 19% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,098 | 18% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 118 | 17% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 326 | 16% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 560 | 14% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 199 | 14% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 420 | 13% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 402 | 13% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 127 | 13% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
Most common cities for trainer leads
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galesburg | 2 | 6% | $69,305 |
| 2 | Bethesda | 2 | 3% | $74,385 |
| 3 | Silver Spring | 2 | 3% | $74,464 |
| 4 | Beverly Hills | 1 | 3% | $92,879 |
| 5 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $63,138 |
| 6 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $63,293 |
| 7 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $62,981 |
| 8 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $72,351 |
| 9 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $98,605 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $72,134 |
| 11 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $76,164 |
| 12 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $88,499 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $63,045 |
| 14 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $58,099 |
Trainer Lead job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of trainer lead experts
University of Denver
Colorado State University
Rocky Mountain College
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Trainer Leads?
Maria Salazar Ph.D.: The coronavirus will have an enduring impact on higher education graduates. In the field of education, graduates have experienced first hand the deep and lasting inequalities that the coronavirus has had on youth and families from Communities of Color. The have seen educational gaps widen into education chasms. They have witnessed the struggles, successes, and resiliency of families as they navigate the impact of the virus. Graduates leave education programs with their eyes wide open to the systemic racism and other isms that impact youth and their families, from education, to healthcare, and beyond.
In teacher education programs, our graduates have had a front row seat to inequality. They have witnessed children and adolescents disengage from schooling and life. They have struggled to support their students' mental and physical health. They ache to be with their students in classrooms, yet fear the repercussions of close contact due to the virus. Yet, they persist, and they keep believing they can make a difference.
What technical skills for a Trainer Lead stand out to employers?
Maria Salazar Ph.D.: Technical skills that stand out to employers in the education sector during and after the time of COVID include interpersonal skills, ability to navigate change and challenges, and commitment to educational equity. Interacting with colleagues, students, and families online is challenging. This requires a set of interpersonal skills that involve a tolerance for uncertainty, risk-taking, creativity, and innovation. The ability to navigate change and challenges is essential during uncertain times. In schools, the landscape is alway changing, and more so in a global pandemic.
It is important to foster a growth-mindset in oneself, and also in one's school community. Employers are also looking for a commitment to educational equity. With emerging consciousness of racial inequality and the need for systems that promote racial justice, employers want to hire people who are culturally competent and can move beyond statements of the value of diversity, to the enactment of educational environments that promote equity for those who are marginalized. This skill set includes: cross-cultural communication, culturally responsive teaching, and strength-based practices.
Dr. Ann Sebald
Assistant Professor, Co-DirectorColorado State University
Center for Educator Preparation
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Trainer Leads?
Dr. Ann Sebald: Not sure what is meant by 'enduring'. However, if you are asking if there will be a long/longer term impact of the pandemic on recent graduates entering the teaching profession, I would say yes. As the state continues to work through the fiscal impact of the pandemic, schools will need to identify their priorities. As it relates to in-person learning, educators have done an amazing job at continuous adjustments during the past year. Teacher candidates have learned along-side veteran educators how best to adapt the learning environment for all students and their needs. What we've learned over this past year is being applied in schools around the globe moving forward.
Dr. Stevie Schmitz
Director of EducationRocky Mountain College
Leadership and Distance Education Program
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Trainer Leads?
Dr. Stevie Schmitz: I believe that there will be an enduring impact on the entire education system due to the pandemic. Students may experience gaps in their education due to remote learning which will have to be addressed by educational leaders and their faculty members as well as parents. Social emotional stress is bound to be a factor as students return to school. Leaders need to support students and staff with this transition. Educational technology will occupy a new role in public education and we need to embrace and support it. Financial impact will also be a reality for newly graduated educational leaders. Money spent or needing to be spent on safety measures will continue as more students return to school. All of these situations (and others not yet imagined) will impact new leaders.