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

A Simulator Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $92,087 for beginners, reaching about $94,798 at mid-level, and approach $97,437 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Simulator Instructor?

Simulator Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Simulator Instructor roles are District of Columbia $103,644, California $103,251, Massachusetts $101,875. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Simulator Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Simulator Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Simulator Technician: $117,960; Flight Instructor: $117,370; Simulator Platform Instructor: $91,143; Flight Simulator Instructor: $77,088; Instructor - Rehabilitation: $67,542.

Simulator Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Simulator Instructor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Simulator Instructor in Delaware is $94,798 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,227
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,060 to $100,781
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,926

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Simulator Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,781	$8,398	$1,938	$48
Average	$94,798	$7,900	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$88,060	$7,338	$1,693	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Simulator Instructor Salaries

A Simulator 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 Experience Level Affects Simulator Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Simulator 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): $92,087
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,293
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,798
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,262
Expert (over 8 years): $97,437

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Simulator Instructor	$92,087
Intermediate Level Simulator Instructor	$92,293
Senior Level Simulator Instructor	$94,798
Specialist Level Simulator Instructor	$97,262
Expert Level Simulator Instructor	$97,437

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How Do Simulator 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 Simulator Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,644.
California: $103,251.
Massachusetts: $101,875.

District of Columbia $103,644 California $103,251 Massachusetts $101,875 Washington $101,501 New Jersey $101,463 Alaska $101,332 Connecticut $100,040 New York $99,516

Hawaii $97,840 Rhode Island $97,054 Maryland $96,521 Minnesota $95,790 Colorado $95,510 Illinois $95,416 Oregon $95,060 Delaware $94,798

New Hampshire $94,633 Virginia $94,265 Pennsylvania $93,188 Nevada $92,645 North Dakota $92,467 Michigan $92,186 Wisconsin $92,083 Vermont $91,878

Texas $91,307 Maine $91,269 Arizona $91,213 Ohio $91,147 Georgia $90,286 Indiana $89,856 Wyoming $89,771 Utah $89,640

Iowa $89,584 Kansas $89,135 Louisiana $89,004 North Carolina $88,957 Missouri $88,938 Florida $88,573 Montana $88,377 Nebraska $88,189

Kentucky $88,086 South Carolina $87,712 Tennessee $87,478 Idaho $87,384 New Mexico $86,701 Oklahoma $86,551 Alabama $85,999 South Dakota $85,072

Arkansas $84,567 West Virginia $84,295 Mississippi $83,481

Top Paying Cities for Simulator 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:

Lincoln: $98,112
Little Creek: $97,204
Magnolia: $97,606

Lincoln, DE $98,112 Little Creek, DE $97,204 Magnolia, DE $97,606 Milford, DE $98,112 Marydel, DE $96,839 Millsboro, DE $98,112 Millville, DE $98,767 Milton, DE $98,112

Nassau, DE $98,112 Ocean View, DE $98,767 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,767 Seaford, DE $97,082 Selbyville, DE $98,767 Smyrna, DE $96,726 Viola, DE $97,606 Woodside, DE $97,326

Bear, DE $96,015 Newark, DE $96,053 Claymont, DE $96,127 Delaware City, DE $96,053 Hockessin, DE $96,127 Kirkwood, DE $96,053 Middletown, DE $96,530 Montchanin, DE $96,127

New Castle, DE $96,127 Odessa, DE $96,661 Port Penn, DE $95,790 Rockland, DE $96,127 Saint Georges, DE $96,053 Townsend, DE $96,521 Winterthur, DE $96,127 Lewes, DE $98,112

Wilmington, DE $96,127 Dover, DE $97,157 Dover Afb, DE $97,382 Bethany Beach, DE $98,767 Bethel, DE $97,082 Bridgeville, DE $98,112 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,260 Cheswold, DE $96,932

Clayton, DE $96,689 Dagsboro, DE $98,767 Delmar, DE $97,082 Ellendale, DE $98,112 Felton, DE $98,112 Fenwick Island, DE $98,767 Frankford, DE $98,767 Frederica, DE $98,112

Georgetown, DE $98,112 Greenwood, DE $98,112 Harbeson, DE $98,112 Harrington, DE $98,112 Hartly, DE $96,642 Houston, DE $98,112 Kenton, DE $96,689 Laurel, DE $97,082

Yorklyn, DE $96,127

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

Understanding how a Simulator 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 January 01, 2026

$88,060

Average $94,798/year

$100,781

$7,338

Average $7,900/month

$8,398

$1,693

Average $1,823/week

$1,938

$42

Average $46/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,781	$8,398	$1,938	$48
Average	$94,798	$7,900	$1,823	$46
25th Percentile	$88,060	$7,338	$1,693	$42

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