Data Science Instructor

Data Science Instructor Salary

$13.5K

$54K

$100.5K

$58,714

/year

$28.23

/hour

Data Science Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$58,714

Columbus

Ohio

$56,712

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    How much does a Data Science Instructor make?

    As of Jun 23, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Science Instructor in the United States is $58,714 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $28.23 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,129/week or $4,892/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $100,500 and as low as $13,500, the majority of Data Science Instructor salaries currently range between $42,500 (25th percentile) to $67,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $90,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Science Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 24500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Data Science Instructor in your area makes on average $56,712 per year, or $2,002 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $58,714. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Science Instructor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Science Instructor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Data Science Instructor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Science Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is El Cajon, CA, , with Gloucester, MA, and Watchung, NJ, close behind in the second and third positions. Watchung, NJ, beats the national average by $58,933 (100.4%), and El Cajon, CA, furthers that trend with another $62,319 (106.1%) above the $58,714 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Data Science Instructor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between El Cajon, CA, and Haines Junction, YT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Data Science Instructor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    El Cajon, CA

    $121,033

    $58.19

    Gloucester, MA

    $120,200

    $57.79

    Watchung, NJ

    $117,647

    $56.56

    New Brunswick, NJ

    $116,949

    $56.23

    Burleigh County, ND

    $111,484

    $53.60

    Clifton Park, NY

    $110,348

    $53.05

    Jenkintown, PA

    $109,298

    $52.55

    Kentville, NS

    $108,961

    $52.39

    Whitehorse, YT

    $108,268

    $52.05

    Haines Junction, YT

    $107,835

    $51.84

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Science Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Data Science Instructor category.

    For example League jobs pay as much as $58,192 (99.1%) more than the average Data Science Instructor salary of $58,714. If you're qualified, finding work as a League may help you make more money than that of the average Data Science Instructor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    League

    $116,906

    $56.20

    Explore Learning

    $84,648

    $40.70

    Sign Language Instructor

    $83,333

    $40.06

    Professional Development Instructor

    $50,700

    $24.38

    Professional Indoor Football League

    $39,021

    $18.76

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    Infographic detailing Data Science Instructor salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $58,714 per year or $28.23 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.