Alpine Ski Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does an Alpine Ski Instructor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alpine Ski Instructor in the United States is $38,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,845
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,737 to $40,079
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,549
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Alpine Ski Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,079 $3,340 $771 $19
Average $38,140 $3,178 $733 $18
25th Percentile $35,737 $2,978 $687 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Alpine Ski Instructor Salaries

An Alpine Ski 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Alpine Ski Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alpine Ski Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,246
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,789
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $38,544
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $38,624
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,678
Levels Salary
Entry Level Alpine Ski Instructor$37,246
Intermediate Level Alpine Ski Instructor$37,789
Senior Level Alpine Ski Instructor$38,544
Specialist Level Alpine Ski Instructor$38,624
Expert Level Alpine Ski Instructor$38,678
$37,246 0 yr
$37,789 < 2 yrs
$38,544 2-4 yrs
$38,624 5-8 yrs
$38,678 > 8 yrs
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How Do Alpine Ski 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 Alpine Ski Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,228.
  • California: $42,068.
  • Massachusetts: $41,507.

Top Paying Cities for Alpine Ski 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:

  • San Jose: $48,105
  • San Francisco: $47,632
  • Oakland: $46,576

What Skills Can Increase an Alpine Ski Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.07% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • CCTV (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings):
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Customer Service 28.07%
Food Service 2.71%
CCTV 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Alpine Ski Instructor's salary.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Diversity and Inclusion
 $40,428
6%
Problem Solving
 $40,428
6%
Accountability
 $39,665
4%
Leadership
 $39,665
4%
Physical Security
 $39,665
4%
Commitment
 $39,284
3%
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How Education impacts an Alpine Ski Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Alpine Ski Instructors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Alpine Ski Instructor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,608 and $37,922).

Alpine Ski Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Alpine Ski Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 60.0%
Associates 16.9%
Bachelors 18.8%
Masters 1.9%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Alpine Ski Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Alpine Ski 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.

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$35,737
Average $38,140/year
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Average $733/week
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$19
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $40,079 $3,340 $771 $19
Average $38,140 $3,178 $733 $18
25th Percentile $35,737 $2,978 $687 $17

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Salary Trends for Alpine Ski Instructor

Salaries for an Alpine Ski Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,963 in 2023 to around $35,277 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Alpine Ski Instructor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Alpine Ski Instructor Over Time

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