First Aid Instructor

First Aid Instructor Salary

$11K

$58.5K

$100.5K

$57,892

/year

$27.83

/hour

First Aid Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$57,892

Columbus

Ohio

$55,918

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    How much does a First Aid Instructor make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a First Aid Instructor in the United States is $57,892 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,113/week or $4,824/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $100,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of First Aid Instructor salaries currently range between $42,500 (25th percentile) to $69,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a First Aid Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 27000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A First Aid Instructor in your area makes on average $55,918 per year, or $1,974 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $57,892. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for First Aid Instructor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for First Aid 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 First Aid Instructor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a First Aid Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Mercer Island, WA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $12,994 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,923 (24.0%) above the $57,892 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , 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 First Aid Instructor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $71,815

    $34.53

    Mercer Island, WA

    $70,902

    $34.09

    Berkeley, CA

    $70,886

    $34.08

    Sitka, AK

    $69,742

    $33.53

    Palo Alto, CA

    $68,225

    $32.80

    San Francisco, CA

    $68,207

    $32.79

    Santa Clara, CA

    $67,991

    $32.69

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $67,945

    $32.67

    Livermore, CA

    $67,907

    $32.65

    San Jose, CA

    $67,863

    $32.63

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related First Aid Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the First Aid Instructor category.

    For example Ice Skating jobs pay as much as $48,867 (84.4%) more than the average First Aid Instructor salary of $57,892. If you're qualified, finding work as a Ice Skating may help you make more money than that of the average First Aid Instructor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Ice Skating

    $106,759

    $51.33

    Cpr Instructor

    $77,272

    $37.15

    Instructor 1

    $44,102

    $21.20

    Part Time Ged Instructor

    $43,592

    $20.96

    Skills Instructor

    $43,086

    $20.71

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing First Aid Instructor salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $57,892 per year or $27.83 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.