Weapons Instructor

Weapons Instructor Salary

$20.5K

$40K

$75K

$44,102

/year

$21.20

/hour

Weapons Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,102

Columbus

Ohio

$42,598

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    How much does a Weapons Instructor make?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Weapons Instructor in the United States is $44,102 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.20 an hour. This is the equivalent of $848/week or $3,675/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $75,000 and as low as $20,500, the majority of Weapons Instructor salaries currently range between $33,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $65,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Weapons Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 17000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Weapons Instructor in your area makes on average $42,598 per year, or $1,504 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,102. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Weapons Instructor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Weapons 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 Weapons Instructor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Weapons Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $36,913 (83.7%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $37,238 (84.4%) above the $44,102 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Weapons 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 Whitehorse, YT, and West Kelowna, 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 Weapons Instructor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Whitehorse, YT

    $81,340

    $39.11

    Carcross, YT

    $81,293

    $39.08

    Haines Junction, YT

    $81,015

    $38.95

    Duncan, BC

    $80,466

    $38.69

    Oak Bay, BC

    $80,320

    $38.62

    Alberton, PE

    $79,233

    $38.09

    Courtenay, BC

    $79,020

    $37.99

    Saint John, NB

    $78,500

    $37.74

    Kelowna, BC

    $78,336

    $37.66

    West Kelowna, BC

    $78,321

    $37.65

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

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

    For example Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor jobs pay as much as $15,040 (34.1%) more than the average Weapons Instructor salary of $44,102. If you're qualified, finding work as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor may help you make more money than that of the average Weapons Instructor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

    $59,142

    $28.43

    Lead Instructor

    $48,834

    $23.48

    Karate Instructor

    $40,021

    $19.24

    Jiu Jitsu

    $31,706

    $15.24

    Coding Instructor

    $28,542

    $13.72

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    Infographic detailing Weapons Instructor salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,102 per year or $21.20 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.