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What is a vocational horticulture instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a vocational horticulture instructor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $26.84 an hour? That's $55,833 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 5,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreVocational Horticulture InstructorUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $55,833

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.27%

Asian 12.18%

Black or African American 4.93%

Hispanic or Latino 7.22%

Unknown 4.56%

White 70.84%

Gender

female 30.77%

male 69.23%

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 vocational horticulture instructor

  1. Explore vocational horticulture instructor education requirements

    Most common vocational horticulture instructor degrees

    Bachelor's

    37.5 %

    Associate

    25.0 %

    High School Diploma

    12.5 %
  2. Complete relevant vocational horticulture instructor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vocational horticulture 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 vocational horticulture instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vocational horticulture instructor resumes.
  3. Research vocational horticulture instructor duties and responsibilities

    • Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
    • Identify appropriate techniques for teaching and responding to literature, and ways to effectively use literacy to positively impact diversity education.
    • Provide in-depth study and advising on employing narrative research for an independent research project focuse on resiliency.
  4. Apply for vocational horticulture instructor jobs

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

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

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Average vocational horticulture instructor salary

The average vocational horticulture instructor salary in the United States is $55,833 per year or $27 per hour. Vocational horticulture instructor salaries range between $41,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average vocational horticulture instructor salary
$55,833 Yearly
$26.84 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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