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Technical Instructor: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Technical Instructor in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $138,537, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $108,796, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $96,835 and Education with a median total pay of $71,103.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Technical Instructor are Appian and NPower.
How much does Technical Instructor make?
Total pay range
$80K - $145K/yr
$106K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$63K - $113K/yrBase pay
$17K - $32K/yrAdditional pay
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Frequently asked questions about Technical Instructor salaries
The average salary for Technical Instructor is $106,423 per year or $51 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,829 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $79,818 (25th percentile) to $144,501 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 334 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Instructor employees.
The highest salary for Technical Instructor is $144,501 per year, $12,042 per month or $69 per hour.
The lowest salary for Technical Instructor is $79,818 per year, $6,651 per month or $38 per hour.
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