Project Management Instructor

Project Management Instructor Salary

$36K

$90.5K

$117K

$74,388

/year

$35.76

/hour

Project Management Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$74,388

Columbus

Ohio

$71,851

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    How much does a Project Management Instructor make?

    As of Jun 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Project Management Instructor in the United States is $74,388 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.76 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,430/week or $6,199/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $117,000 and as low as $36,000, the majority of Project Management Instructor salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $105,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $114,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Project Management Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 61500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Project Management Instructor in your area makes on average $71,851 per year, or $2,537 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $74,388. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Project Management Instructor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Project Management 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 Project Management Instructor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Project Management Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $26,801 (36.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $27,508 (37.0%) above the $74,388 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , 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 Project Management Instructor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $101,896

    $48.99

    Whitehorse, YT

    $101,248

    $48.68

    Carcross, YT

    $101,189

    $48.65

    Haines Junction, YT

    $100,843

    $48.48

    North Cowichan, BC

    $100,546

    $48.34

    Duncan, BC

    $100,159

    $48.15

    Oak Bay, BC

    $99,977

    $48.07

    Victoria, BC

    $99,554

    $47.86

    Alberton, PE

    $98,624

    $47.42

    Courtenay, BC

    $98,359

    $47.29

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Project Management Instructor Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Project Management Instructor job category, we found that Taekwondo Instructor jobs have average salaries greater than Project Management Instructor jobs.

    Significantly, Taekwondo Instructor jobs pay $39,804 (53.5%) more than the average Project Management Instructor salary of $74,388. If you're qualified, finding work as a Taekwondo Instructor may help you make more money than that of the average Project Management Instructor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Taekwondo Instructor

    $114,192

    $54.90

    It Instructor

    $70,083

    $33.69

    Business Instructor

    $69,377

    $33.35

    Lead Instructor

    $48,834

    $23.48

    Self Employed Driving Instructor

    $44,459

    $21.37

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    Infographic detailing Project Management Instructor salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $74,388 per year or $35.76 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.