What are the main factors that influence a Computer Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Computer Instructor's salary?

A Computer Instructor's salary grows with experience: an Computer Instructor (0-0 years)earns $66,020, an Asst. Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years)earns $90,437, an Assoc. Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years)earns $109,308, a Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years)earns $131,645,

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Instructor?

Computer Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Instructor roles are District of Columbia $68,372, California $68,113, Massachusetts $67,205. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Computer Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $118,020; Computer Information Technology Instructor: $82,450; Computer Programming Instructor: $75,662; Instructor: $64,527; Adjunct Instructor Computer Science: $64,402.

Computer Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Instructor in Rhode Island is $64,025 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Computer Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,273
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,450 to $72,530
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,733

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Computer Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,530	$6,044	$1,395	$35
Average	$64,025	$5,335	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$54,450	$4,538	$1,047	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Instructor Salaries

A Computer Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Computer Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Computer Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,372.
California: $68,113.
Massachusetts: $67,205.

District of Columbia $68,372 California $68,113 Massachusetts $67,205 Washington $66,958 New Jersey $66,934 Alaska $66,847 Connecticut $65,995 New York $65,649

Hawaii $64,544 Rhode Island $64,025 Maryland $63,673 Minnesota $63,191 Colorado $63,006 Illinois $62,944 Oregon $62,710 Delaware $62,537

New Hampshire $62,428 Virginia $62,185 Pennsylvania $61,475 Nevada $61,117 North Dakota $60,999 Michigan $60,814 Wisconsin $60,746 Vermont $60,610

Texas $60,233 Maine $60,209 Arizona $60,172 Ohio $60,129 Georgia $59,560 Indiana $59,276 Wyoming $59,221 Utah $59,134

Iowa $59,097 Kansas $58,801 Louisiana $58,714 North Carolina $58,683 Missouri $58,671 Florida $58,430 Montana $58,301 Nebraska $58,177

Kentucky $58,109 South Carolina $57,862 Tennessee $57,708 Idaho $57,646 New Mexico $57,195 Oklahoma $57,096 Alabama $56,732 South Dakota $56,121

Arkansas $55,787 West Virginia $55,608 Mississippi $55,071

Top Paying Cities for Computer Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $65,075
Albion: $63,994
Ashaway: $65,322

Adamsville, RI $65,075 Albion, RI $63,994 Ashaway, RI $65,322 Barrington, RI $63,994 Block Island, RI $64,982 Bradford, RI $65,279 Bristol, RI $63,932 Carolina, RI $64,748

Charlestown, RI $64,816 Chepachet, RI $63,871 Clayville, RI $63,932 Coventry, RI $63,871 West Greenwich, RI $63,827 East Greenwich, RI $63,914 Exeter, RI $65,279 Fiskeville, RI $63,994

Forestdale, RI $63,932 Foster, RI $63,827 Glendale, RI $63,827 Greene, RI $64,544 Greenville, RI $63,994 Harmony, RI $63,976 Harrisville, RI $63,871 Hope, RI $63,994

Hope Valley, RI $65,322 Hopkinton, RI $65,340 Jamestown, RI $64,686 Kenyon, RI $65,260 Little Compton, RI $65,050 Manville, RI $63,994 Mapleville, RI $63,827 Newport, RI $64,698

Middletown, RI $64,970 North Kingstown, RI $63,809 North Scituate, RI $63,976 Oakland, RI $63,889 Pascoag, RI $63,852 Pawtucket, RI $63,994 Central Falls, RI $63,994 Cumberland, RI $63,994

Lincoln, RI $63,994 Portsmouth, RI $64,439 Prudence Island, RI $63,871 Rockville, RI $65,340 Saunderstown, RI $64,723 Shannock, RI $65,242 Slatersville, RI $63,932 Slocum, RI $64,723

Tiverton, RI $65,093 Wakefield, RI $64,655 Kingston, RI $64,667 Narragansett, RI $64,680 Peace Dale, RI $64,655 Warren, RI $63,976 Warwick, RI $63,994 Westerly, RI $65,359

West Kingston, RI $64,704 West Warwick, RI $63,994 Wood River Junction, RI $65,279 Woonsocket, RI $63,932 North Smithfield, RI $63,976 Wyoming, RI $65,260 Providence, RI $63,994 Cranston, RI $63,994

North Providence, RI $63,994 East Providence, RI $63,994 Riverside, RI $63,994 Rumford, RI $63,994 Smithfield, RI $63,994 Johnston, RI $63,994

Computer Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$54,450

Average $64,025/year

$72,530

$4,538

Average $5,335/month

$6,044

$1,047

Average $1,231/week

$1,395

$26

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,530	$6,044	$1,395	$35
Average	$64,025	$5,335	$1,231	$31
25th Percentile	$54,450	$4,538	$1,047	$26

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