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How much do freelance building trades instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance building trades instructor in Raleigh, NC is $24.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.73 and $26.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Building Trades Instructor vs Building Trades Teacher?

AspectFreelance Building Trades InstructorBuilding Trades Teacher
CredentialsCertifications in trade skills, teaching credentials optionalTrade certifications + teaching credentials or licenses
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, varied locations, client-basedSchool or educational institution, fixed location
Employer/IndustryClients, training centers, private projectsPublic or private schools, vocational programs
Work FocusHands-on trade instruction, flexible schedulingClassroom teaching, curriculum delivery

The main difference is that a Freelance Building Trades Instructor operates independently, providing hands-on training at various locations, while a Building Trades Teacher typically works within an educational institution, focusing on classroom instruction and curriculum development. Both roles require trade skills, but their work settings and employment structures differ.

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Adjunct Instructor, Plumbing

Adjunct Instructor, Plumbing

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC • On-site

$30.86 - $37.19/hr

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $30.86 - $37.19 Hourly
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT)
Job Number: 23-24-00124
Division: Academics and Guided Career Pathways
Department: Building, Engineering, and Skilled Trades
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for Plumbing. The adjunct instructor of plumbing is responsible for teaching the fall and /or spring plumbing courses and working with the Director in Construction Trades to plan, implement, and coordinate instruction.
Examples of Duties
  1. The adjunct instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, and record keeping.
  2. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
  3. Enforce academic policy and procedures, and comply with institutional rules and regulations.
  4. Assume responsibility for off-site/ classroom prep, including maintenance and clean-up.
  5. Must complete mandatory training.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be a licensed plumbing contractor.
Work Experience:
Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of on-the-job experience or a combination of training and experience.
Supplemental Information
  1. Planning and conducting both classroom instruction and lab activities to instruct in plumbing theory, plumbing repair, faucets and fixtures, and drains and sewers.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of relevant disciplines, including basic plumbing repair and installation.
  3. Knowledge of proper clothing, safety, tool use and maintenance.
  4. Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective communication and interpersonal relations across departmental lines, with associates, as well as with the business community, the higher education community, and the general public
  5. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and advisory or community groups
  6. Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
  7. Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  8. Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action
  9. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:
  • Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time;
  • Ability to lift, at times, 25 lbs.
  • Good eye/hand dexterity

Normal Working Hours:
Specific work hours are to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor. Hours are not guaranteed but are based on student enrollment and faculty needs.
This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit
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Do you have a Plumbing Contractor License?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have at least 5 years of on-the-job experience or a combination of training and experience?
  • Yes
  • No

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