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How much do woodworking instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for woodworking instructor in Arizona is $33.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a woodworking instructor?

A Woodworking Instructor teaches students the fundamentals of woodworking, including tool use, safety procedures, and various woodworking techniques. They may work in schools, community centers, or private workshops, guiding students in creating projects and improving their skills. Instructors also ensure a safe working environment, providing hands-on demonstrations and individual feedback. The role requires expertise in woodworking, strong communication skills, and a passion for teaching.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a woodworking instructor?

As a Woodworking Instructor, your daily responsibilities usually involve preparing lesson plans, setting up workspaces and materials, instructing groups or individual students on woodworking skills and safety, and supervising hands-on practice. You'll also be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, enforcing safety standards, and providing constructive feedback to help students improve. Collaboration with other instructors or program coordinators is common, especially when planning curricula or organizing exhibitions of student work. This role combines direct teaching with ongoing support, ensuring students build both technical competence and creative confidence in woodworking.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the woodworking instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Woodworking Instructor, you need expertise in woodworking techniques, safety protocols, and instructional skills, often supported by professional experience or formal training in carpentry or woodworking. Familiarity with woodworking machinery, hand tools, and sometimes first aid or teaching certifications is important for effective and safe instruction. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners are key soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure that students gain practical skills in a safe, supportive learning environment and that classes run efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Woodworking Instructor job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,447 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Visual Arts, General Technician

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ • On-site

$16/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Casual Part Time (Less than 20 hours/week)
Job Number: 2026-00083
Department: 3D Fine Art
Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Description of Position
Under the guidance and direction of the Lead Lab Tech, woodworking/woodturning instructors and the lead faculty in 3D visual arts, the lab assistant assists in supporting the educational purposes of the 3D Visual Art program. Keep the wood shop clean, safe and orderly for the instructors, students and other lab assistants. Assist students with using equipment, tools, and processes as approved by the lead lab teach and woodworking/woodturning instructors.
Woodworking Lab Tech
- Assist in overseeing the condition of all equipment in the wood shop (bandsaws, table saws, routers, jointers, lathes, sanders, etc.
- Oversee open lab times and assist students as appropriate to their current instruction
- Keep Inventory of materials.
- Receive and distribute deliveries of various materials
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
- Experience in a variety of woodworking/woodturning equipment, tools, and processes.
- Lift heavy weights of 50-100lbs alone or with assistance
- Work in a dusty environment and wear appropriate safety masks, glasses, etc.
- Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Yavapai College offers its employees a comprehensive benefit package:
  • Other Insurance Coverage: Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
  • Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
  • Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s).
  • Additional Benefits and Services: Local community discounts to faculty and staff, mail and notary service.

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