U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, nonvocational, and nonacademic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. Excludes "Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors" (39-9031). Flight instructors are included with "Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers" (53-2010).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160,990 | 1.6 % | $19.81 | $41,210 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.03 | $12.30 | $17.47 | $25.26 | $33.92 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,790 | $25,580 | $36,340 | $52,550 | $70,550 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 68,640 | 21.32 | $19.26 | $40,060 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 16,040 | 0.19 | $22.70 | $47,210 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 7,410 | 1.91 | $18.00 | $37,450 |
| Individual and Family Services | 6,960 | 0.57 | $19.99 | $41,590 |
| Religious Organizations | 6,860 | 3.72 | $18.72 | $38,940 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 68,640 | 21.32 | $19.26 | $40,060 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 4,670 | 5.69 | $22.24 | $46,270 |
| Religious Organizations | 6,860 | 3.72 | $18.72 | $38,940 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 5,540 | 3.59 | $19.13 | $39,790 |
| Educational Support Services | 4,250 | 3.19 | $23.12 | $48,100 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | 50 | 0.05 | $28.17 | $58,590 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 200 | 0.02 | $26.92 | $55,990 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 110 | 0.02 | $26.01 | $54,090 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 1,880 | 0.07 | $25.72 | $53,490 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $23.87 | $49,650 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21,200 | 2.54 | 2.01 | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| California | 15,980 | 1.14 | 0.90 | $20.81 | $43,270 |
| Florida | 8,960 | 1.26 | 1.00 | $18.02 | $37,490 |
| Illinois | 8,380 | 1.52 | 1.20 | $21.54 | $44,810 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,760 | 1.42 | 1.12 | $18.51 | $38,510 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21,200 | 2.54 | 2.01 | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| Massachusetts | 7,680 | 2.46 | 1.95 | $21.62 | $44,980 |
| Maine | 1,260 | 2.18 | 1.72 | $13.97 | $29,050 |
| Mississippi | 2,200 | 2.05 | 1.62 | $16.39 | $34,100 |
| New Jersey | 7,730 | 2.05 | 1.62 | $23.20 | $48,250 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1,930 | 1.21 | 0.95 | $24.65 | $51,280 |
| Oklahoma | 1,360 | 0.92 | 0.73 | $23.51 | $48,910 |
| New York | 21,200 | 2.54 | 2.01 | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| New Jersey | 7,730 | 2.05 | 1.62 | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| Delaware | 370 | 0.92 | 0.73 | $22.43 | $46,650 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 13,020 | 2.61 | 2.06 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,910 | 1.95 | 1.54 | $21.85 | $45,440 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,900 | 2.35 | 1.86 | $23.65 | $49,200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,700 | 0.97 | 0.77 | $23.54 | $48,950 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,640 | 2.02 | 1.59 | $20.18 | $41,960 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,490 | 1.58 | 1.25 | $16.65 | $34,630 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 3,080 | 2.56 | 2.02 | $19.98 | $41,560 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,980 | 1.77 | 1.40 | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,530 | 1.10 | 0.87 | $20.86 | $43,400 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 2,390 | 2.02 | 1.59 | $17.69 | $36,800 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 540 | 6.52 | 5.14 | $22.58 | $46,970 |
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 970 | 4.51 | 3.56 | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 240 | 4.31 | 3.40 | (8) | (8) |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 150 | 3.93 | 3.10 | $14.38 | $29,900 |
| Sandusky, OH | 130 | 3.78 | 2.98 | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 440 | 3.56 | 2.81 | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| Kingston, NY | 210 | 3.50 | 2.76 | $18.44 | $38,340 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 120 | 3.43 | 2.71 | $17.74 | $36,900 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 250 | 3.24 | 2.56 | $16.31 | $33,920 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 760 | 3.21 | 2.54 | $19.27 | $40,080 |