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

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

How does experience change An Instructor's salary?

An Instructor's salary grows with experience: a Instructor (2-4 years)earns $66,358, a Senior Land Surveyor (4-7 years)earns $81,591, a Land Surveyor Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,194, a Land Surveyor Manager (7+ years)earns $113,204,

What are the highest paying states for an Instructor?

Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Instructor roles are District of Columbia $71,446, California $71,175, Massachusetts $70,227. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $118,237; Instructor - Law: $77,346; Instructor - Rehabilitation: $67,557; Instructor - History: $64,484; Instructor - Architecture: $64,381.

Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Instructor in Rhode Island is $66,903 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,073
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,221 to $74,320
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,227

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Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,320	$6,193	$1,429	$36
Average	$66,903	$5,575	$1,287	$32
25th Percentile	$59,221	$4,935	$1,139	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Instructor Salaries

An 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 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 Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,446.
California: $71,175.
Massachusetts: $70,227.

District of Columbia $71,446 California $71,175 Massachusetts $70,227 Washington $69,968 New Jersey $69,943 Alaska $69,852 Connecticut $68,962 New York $68,600

Hawaii $67,445 Rhode Island $66,903 Maryland $66,536 Minnesota $66,032 Colorado $65,839 Illinois $65,774 Oregon $65,529 Delaware $65,348

New Hampshire $65,235 Virginia $64,980 Pennsylvania $64,238 Nevada $63,864 North Dakota $63,741 Michigan $63,548 Wisconsin $63,477 Vermont $63,335

Texas $62,941 Maine $62,915 Arizona $62,877 Ohio $62,832 Georgia $62,238 Indiana $61,941 Wyoming $61,883 Utah $61,793

Iowa $61,754 Kansas $61,444 Louisiana $61,354 North Carolina $61,322 Missouri $61,309 Florida $61,057 Montana $60,922 Nebraska $60,792

Kentucky $60,722 South Carolina $60,463 Tennessee $60,302 Idaho $60,238 New Mexico $59,766 Oklahoma $59,663 Alabama $59,283 South Dakota $58,644

Arkansas $58,295 West Virginia $58,108 Mississippi $57,547

Top Paying Cities for 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: $67,740
Albion: $67,167
Ashaway: $67,611

Adamsville, RI $67,740 Albion, RI $67,167 Ashaway, RI $67,611 Barrington, RI $66,990 Block Island, RI $67,363 Bradford, RI $67,571 Bristol, RI $67,249 Carolina, RI $67,459

Charlestown, RI $67,483 Chepachet, RI $67,349 Clayville, RI $67,161 Coventry, RI $67,165 West Greenwich, RI $67,350 East Greenwich, RI $67,120 Exeter, RI $67,331 Fiskeville, RI $66,989

Forestdale, RI $67,505 Foster, RI $67,314 Glendale, RI $67,511 Greene, RI $67,402 Greenville, RI $67,015 Harmony, RI $67,101 Harrisville, RI $67,482 Hope, RI $67,031

Hope Valley, RI $67,552 Hopkinton, RI $67,641 Jamestown, RI $67,415 Kenyon, RI $67,451 Little Compton, RI $67,729 Manville, RI $67,256 Mapleville, RI $67,362 Newport, RI $67,483

Middletown, RI $67,513 North Kingstown, RI $67,235 North Scituate, RI $67,102 Oakland, RI $67,435 Pascoag, RI $67,526 Pawtucket, RI $66,890 Central Falls, RI $66,920 Cumberland, RI $67,300

Lincoln, RI $66,987 Portsmouth, RI $67,476 Prudence Island, RI $67,337 Rockville, RI $67,631 Saunderstown, RI $67,374 Shannock, RI $67,454 Slatersville, RI $67,506 Slocum, RI $67,372

Tiverton, RI $67,681 Wakefield, RI $67,432 Kingston, RI $67,406 Narragansett, RI $67,451 Peace Dale, RI $67,423 Warren, RI $67,163 Warwick, RI $66,976 Westerly, RI $67,627

West Kingston, RI $67,427 West Warwick, RI $67,058 Wood River Junction, RI $67,523 Woonsocket, RI $67,509 North Smithfield, RI $67,356 Wyoming, RI $67,454 Providence, RI $66,871 Cranston, RI $66,880

North Providence, RI $66,888 East Providence, RI $66,876 Riverside, RI $66,897 Rumford, RI $66,887 Smithfield, RI $67,023 Johnston, RI $66,910

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

Understanding how an 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 May 01, 2026

$59,221

Average $66,903/year

$74,320

$4,935

Average $5,575/month

$6,193

$1,139

Average $1,287/week

$1,429

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,320	$6,193	$1,429	$36
Average	$66,903	$5,575	$1,287	$32
25th Percentile	$59,221	$4,935	$1,139	$28

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