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Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness. Excludes “Coaches and Scouts” (27-2022) and “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness 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) |
---|---|---|---|---|
252,780 | 1.5 % | $22.17 | $46,120 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $10.29 | $13.24 | $18.84 | $27.48 | $38.62 |
Annual Wage (2) | $21,400 | $27,540 | $39,190 | $57,160 | $80,330 |
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 | 128,220 | 27.62 | $22.25 | $46,280 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools | 15,690 | 0.18 | $25.91 | $53,890 |
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | 12,020 | 0.89 | $18.99 | $39,500 |
Civic and Social Organizations | 10,230 | 2.65 | $17.60 | $36,620 |
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores | 9,110 | 1.87 | $17.33 | $36,050 |
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 | 128,220 | 27.62 | $22.25 | $46,280 |
Performing Arts Companies | 7,200 | 5.39 | $28.37 | $59,010 |
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 3,070 | 4.27 | $27.64 | $57,490 |
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | 6,710 | 3.92 | $20.33 | $42,290 |
Technical and Trade Schools | 4,380 | 3.23 | $25.05 | $52,100 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | 430 | 0.80 | $32.87 | $68,370 |
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 500 | 0.11 | $29.10 | $60,540 |
Performing Arts Companies | 7,200 | 5.39 | $28.37 | $59,010 |
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 3,070 | 4.27 | $27.64 | $57,490 |
Junior Colleges | 3,020 | 0.42 | $27.27 | $56,730 |
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 | 33,030 | 3.47 | 2.02 | $29.94 | $62,270 |
California | 32,210 | 1.85 | 1.08 | $22.50 | $46,810 |
Florida | 12,770 | 1.45 | 0.84 | $19.55 | $40,670 |
Texas | 12,080 | 0.97 | 0.56 | $21.33 | $44,360 |
Illinois | 11,610 | 1.93 | 1.12 | $20.59 | $42,820 |
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) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hawaii | 2,490 | 3.93 | 2.28 | $21.35 | $44,410 |
Utah | 5,270 | 3.50 | 2.03 | $18.96 | $39,440 |
New York | 33,030 | 3.47 | 2.02 | $29.94 | $62,270 |
Vermont | 890 | 2.92 | 1.69 | $23.78 | $49,460 |
Minnesota | 8,060 | 2.80 | 1.63 | $20.80 | $43,270 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 33,030 | 3.47 | 2.02 | $29.94 | $62,270 |
District of Columbia | 770 | 1.06 | 0.62 | $28.61 | $59,520 |
New Jersey | 9,540 | 2.33 | 1.36 | $28.37 | $59,010 |
Massachusetts | 9,060 | 2.50 | 1.45 | $27.12 | $56,400 |
Alaska | 430 | 1.36 | 0.79 | $26.59 | $55,300 |
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-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 33,050 | 3.42 | 1.99 | $31.52 | $65,570 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 12,060 | 1.93 | 1.12 | $22.14 | $46,050 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 9,610 | 2.06 | 1.19 | $21.35 | $44,410 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 7,020 | 2.51 | 1.46 | $28.33 | $58,930 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,920 | 2.41 | 1.40 | $21.40 | $44,510 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 6,570 | 3.34 | 1.94 | $20.92 | $43,520 |
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 6,480 | 2.04 | 1.18 | $23.17 | $48,190 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 5,420 | 2.19 | 1.27 | $25.83 | $53,730 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,730 | 1.72 | 1.00 | $21.25 | $44,190 |
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 4,680 | 2.32 | 1.35 | $26.55 | $55,220 |