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Job outlook for vocational training instructors in the United States
Vocational training instructor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected vocational training instructor job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 28,900 new jobs for vocational training instructors are projected over the next decade.
Vocational training instructor salaries have increased 6% for vocational training instructors in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,745 vocational training instructors currently employed in the United States.
There are 46,814 active vocational training instructor job openings in the US.
The average vocational training instructor salary is $56,294.
Are vocational training instructor jobs in demand?
Vocational training instructor job and salary trends over time
Vocational training instructor jobs over time
Vocational training 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 vocational training instructor salary over time
Vocational training instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,294 | $27.06 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $54,918 | $26.40 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $54,769 | $26.33 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $53,791 | $25.86 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $52,880 | $25.42 | +3.7% |
Vocational training instructor jobs by state
Most common states for vocational training instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 135 | 19% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 102 | 18% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 792 | 14% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,304 | 13% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,131 | 13% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 598 | 12% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 368 | 12% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 155 | 12% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 125 | 12% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 117 | 12% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 88 | 12% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 723 | 11% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 518 | 11% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 151 | 11% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 68 | 11% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 980 | 10% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 410 | 10% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 74 | 10% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 508 | 9% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 165 | 9% |
Most common cities for vocational training instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 1 | 3% | $66,819 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $58,972 |
| 3 | North Chicago | 1 | 3% | $50,004 |
| 4 | Topeka | 2 | 2% | $46,914 |
| 5 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $58,638 |
| 6 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $58,077 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $67,155 |
| 8 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $70,983 |
| 9 | Rochester Hills | 1 | 1% | $72,292 |
| 10 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $58,892 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $54,131 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $66,733 |
| 13 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $53,598 |
Vocational Training Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of vocational training instructor experts
Queens College of the City University of New York
Villanova University
Lafayette College
Zavi Gunn
DirectorQueens College of the City University of New York
Center for Career Engagement and Internships
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Vocational Training Instructor job market given the pandemic?
Zavi Gunn: Companies will likely maintain remote work schedules and pursue hybrid work models, both on-site and remote. Areas in which job opportunities may flourish include healthcare practitioner/researcher, healthcare administration, healthcare technology, and healthcare customer service support. Job opportunities in the education technology field (EdTech) devoted to the development and application of tools, including software, hardware, and processes intended to promote education, will also likely increase.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Vocational Training Instructor job market given the pandemic?
Sally Scholz Ph.D.: Many of our graduates had to shift gears rapidly. Students who had planned to launch a new career decided instead to take up part-time or temporary positions that would allow them more flexibility. One of the biggest trends is not in the job market, per se, but in the work/life planning. Many of our graduates found themselves moving back home to live with parents rather than launching into a new city. Even those with new jobs spent the first six months of the position being trained and working remotely. They tended to stay with parents in order to save money and avoid moving to a new city during a time when finding a social community would be difficult.
What experience really stands out on Vocational Training Instructor resumes?
Eric Ziolkowski Ph.D.: No area of academic inquiry is better suited than religious studies, an inherently interdisciplinary area devoted to critically fathoming the limitless spiritual resources of religions, for encouraging students to cultivate the kinds of intellectual perspectives and skills that will be needed to navigate the existential quandaries and challenges of the post-pandemic world.