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How much do remote wilderness instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote wilderness instructor in the United States is $59,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Wilderness Instructor vs Wilderness Guide?

AspectRemote Wilderness InstructorWilderness Guide
CertificationsWilderness First Aid, CPR, outdoor education certificationsWilderness First Aid, CPR, guiding certifications
Work EnvironmentRemote outdoor settings, educational programs, campsOutdoor adventure trips, tours, expeditions
Employer & IndustryEducational organizations, outdoor schools, campsTour companies, adventure outfitters, outdoor recreation

Both roles involve outdoor work and safety certifications, but Remote Wilderness Instructors focus on teaching outdoor skills and safety in remote settings, often in educational contexts. Wilderness Guides primarily lead adventure trips and ensure client safety during outdoor excursions. While both require similar certifications, their work environments and employer types differ, with instructors emphasizing education and guides focusing on guiding and adventure experiences.

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Infographic showing various Remote Wilderness Instructor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,560 per year, or $28.6 per hour.
Advanced Law Enforcement Tactics Instructor - Homeland Security

Advanced Law Enforcement Tactics Instructor - Homeland Security

Team Carney

Brunswick, GA • Remote

$79K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

This Advanced Law Enforcement Tactics Instructor position supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the area of Support Services. The mission-critical program provides comprehensive training, safety, standards, curriculum development, and technical modernization services to ensure national border security agents can operate safely and effectively. 

When federal agents are in high-risk, real-world situations, they rely on muscle memory and tactical instincts. By delivering hands-on instruction in active threats, firearms, and wilderness/water survival, you directly save lives on the front line. 

  • Location: Remote or Oklahoma City, OK - Glynco GA

  • Status: Full-Time / Contingent Upon Contract Award 

Who You Are 

You are a highly decorated tactical professional dedicated to passing on life-saving skills. You combine real-world tactical operations experience with the patience, safety-first mindset, and poise of an elite instructor. You lead by example, fostering a supportive but realistic classroom and field environment to prepare agents for high-stakes, real-world encounters. 

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) 

  • Instruct Tactical Courses: Deliver hands-on, expert instruction in advanced tactical operations, active threat response, firearms proficiency, and survival. 

  • Emergency Medicine: Lead classroom and scenario-based training in emergency medicine (EMT protocols, trauma response, CPR). 

  • Develop Curriculum: Partner with government Subject Matter Experts to update, refine, and design training aids, lesson plans, study guides, and exams. 

  • Manage Scenario-Based Training (SBT): Coordinate live-fire range operations, wilderness/water survival drills, and direct tactical role-players safely. 

What You Bring (Qualifications) 

  • Experience: Required 2-4 years of professional experience in advanced tactical law enforcement or military instruction. 

  • Expertise: Verified proficiency and certifications in firearms instruction, tactical medicine/EMT-B, and land/water survival operations. 

  • Physical Fitness: Ability to demonstrate and participate in physically demanding wilderness and maritime tactical maneuvers. 

  • Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background suitability check. 

Why You'll Love Working with Team Carney (Benefits & Perks) 

When you join our team, you enjoy a robust suite of benefits tailored to support your "whole self": 

  • Comprehensive Health: Competitive medical, dental, and vision options (BCBS CareFirst), plus HSA and FSA. 

  • Financial Protection: 401(k) with corporate match, and fully paid life and disability insurance. 

  • Work-Life Harmony: Generous PTO, 11 paid federal holidays, and 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave. 

  • Professional & Personal Growth: Up to $5,000 annually in tuition assistance or student loan repayment, plus $200/year "Get Out and Learn" and "Get Out and Run" micro-benefits. 
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