What are the main factors that influence an Academics Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Academics Instructor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Academics Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academics Instructor's salary?

An Academics Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $62,735 for beginners, reaching about $66,306 at mid-level, and approach $70,266 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academics Instructor?

Academics Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academics Instructor roles are District of Columbia $70,063, California $69,797, Massachusetts $68,867. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academics Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Academics Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Academics: $213,432; Dean Of Academics: $152,420; Assistant Director of Academics: $144,633; Flight Instructor: $119,112; Instructor - Law: $77,401.

Academics Instructor Salary in Connecticut

How much does an Academics Instructor make in Connecticut? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academics Instructor in Connecticut is $67,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Academics Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,784
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,163 to $77,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,458

10% $51,458

50% (Median) $67,626

90% $85,784

Academics Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,131	$6,428	$1,483	$37
Average	$67,626	$5,636	$1,301	$33
25th Percentile	$59,163	$4,930	$1,138	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Academics Instructor Salaries

An Academics Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academics Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academics Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,735
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,000
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,306
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,002
Expert (over 8 years): $70,266

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academics Instructor	less than 1 year	$62,735
Early Career Level Academics Instructor	1-2 years	$63,000
Mid-Level Level Academics Instructor	2-4 years	$66,306
Senior-Level Level Academics Instructor	5-8 years	$70,002
Expert Level Academics Instructor	over 8 years	$70,266

How Do Academics Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Academics Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,063.
California: $69,797.
Massachusetts: $68,867.

District of Columbia $70,063 California $69,797 Massachusetts $68,867 Washington $68,613 New Jersey $68,588 Alaska $68,500 Connecticut $67,626 New York $67,272

Hawaii $66,139 Rhode Island $65,608 Maryland $65,247 Minnesota $64,753 Colorado $64,564 Illinois $64,500 Oregon $64,260 Delaware $64,083

New Hampshire $63,971 Virginia $63,722 Pennsylvania $62,994 Nevada $62,627 North Dakota $62,507 Michigan $62,317 Wisconsin $62,248 Vermont $62,108

Texas $61,722 Maine $61,697 Arizona $61,659 Ohio $61,615 Georgia $61,033 Indiana $60,742 Wyoming $60,685 Utah $60,596

Iowa $60,558 Kansas $60,254 Louisiana $60,166 North Carolina $60,134 Missouri $60,121 Florida $59,875 Montana $59,742 Nebraska $59,615

Kentucky $59,546 South Carolina $59,292 Tennessee $59,134 Idaho $59,071 New Mexico $58,609 Oklahoma $58,508 Alabama $58,134 South Dakota $57,508

Arkansas $57,166 West Virginia $56,983 Mississippi $56,432

Top Paying Cities for Academics Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Old Mystic: $66,554
Oneco: $66,382
Avon: $66,681

Old Mystic, CT $66,554

Oneco, CT $66,382

Avon, CT $66,681

Bloomfield, CT $66,719

Windsor, CT $66,721

Bristol, CT $66,714

Burlington, CT $66,710

Broad Brook, CT $66,348

Canaan, CT $66,394

Canton, CT $66,649

Canton Center, CT $66,629

Colebrook, CT $66,395

Collinsville, CT $66,644

East Berlin, CT $66,607

East Canaan, CT $66,468

East Glastonbury, CT $66,719

East Granby, CT $66,357

East Hartland, CT $66,187

East Windsor Hill, CT $66,669

Ellington, CT $66,203

Farmington, CT $66,609

Falls Village, CT $66,621

Glastonbury, CT $66,722

Granby, CT $66,221

Berlin, CT $66,602

Lakeville, CT $66,678

Manchester, CT $66,714

Bolton, CT $66,628

New Britain, CT $66,582

New Hartford, CT $66,699

Norfolk, CT $66,559

North Canton, CT $66,579

North Granby, CT $66,026

Pine Meadow, CT $66,639

Plainville, CT $66,607

Barkhamsted, CT $66,506

Poquonock, CT $66,669

Riverton, CT $66,424

Vernon Rockville, CT $66,537

Rocky Hill, CT $66,647

Salisbury, CT $66,230

Sharon, CT $67,183

Simsbury, CT $66,622

Somers, CT $65,658

Somersville, CT $65,646

South Glastonbury, CT $66,704

South Windsor, CT $66,694

North Windham, CT $66,539

Pomfret Center, CT $66,468

Putnam, CT $66,430

Quinebaug, CT $66,451

Rogers, CT $66,428

Scotland, CT $66,542

South Willington, CT $66,374

South Windham, CT $66,556

South Woodstock, CT $66,461

Storrs Mansfield, CT $66,502

Thompson, CT $66,444

Ashford, CT $66,386

Willington, CT $66,365

Windham, CT $66,545

Woodstock, CT $66,442

Woodstock Valley, CT $66,415

New London, CT $66,557

Baltic, CT $66,541

Canterbury, CT $66,513

Central Village, CT $66,461

East Lyme, CT $66,578

Bozrah, CT $66,549

Gales Ferry, CT $66,552

Gilman, CT $66,562

Mashantucket, CT $66,545

Ledyard, CT $66,551

Groton, CT $66,556

Hanover, CT $66,540

Jewett City, CT $66,537

Montville, CT $66,555

Moosup, CT $66,428

Mystic, CT $66,553

Niantic, CT $66,575

North Stonington, CT $66,521

Norwich, CT $66,538

Preston, CT $66,538

Oakdale, CT $66,573

Old Lyme, CT $66,702

Stafford, CT $66,093

Stafford Springs, CT $66,126

Staffordville, CT $66,030

Suffield, CT $65,596

Taconic, CT $66,473

Tariffville, CT $66,504

Enfield, CT $65,582

Tolland, CT $66,340

Unionville, CT $66,665

East Windsor, CT $66,262

Weatogue, CT $66,684

West Granby, CT $66,363

West Hartland, CT $66,211

West Simsbury, CT $66,614

West Suffield, CT $65,607

Winchester Center, CT $66,621

Windsor Locks, CT $66,264

Winsted, CT $66,614

Hartford, CT $66,778

West Hartford, CT $66,721

East Hartford, CT $66,773

Wethersfield, CT $66,718

Newington, CT $66,595

Plainfield, CT $66,489

Quaker Hill, CT $66,557

South Lyme, CT $66,619

Sterling, CT $66,365

Stonington, CT $66,540

Pawcatuck, CT $66,504

Taftville, CT $66,538

Uncasville, CT $66,552

Versailles, CT $66,534

Voluntown, CT $66,486

Waterford, CT $66,558

Wauregan, CT $66,456

West Mystic, CT $66,554

Yantic, CT $66,542

Ansonia, CT $67,884

Beacon Falls, CT $67,703

Botsford, CT $68,951

Branford, CT $67,247

Cheshire, CT $67,123

Centerbrook, CT $66,909

Chester, CT $66,909

Clinton, CT $67,200

Cobalt, CT $66,726

Colchester, CT $66,662

Cromwell, CT $66,644

Deep River, CT $66,948

Derby, CT $68,194

Killingworth, CT $67,116

Salem, CT $66,612

Durham, CT $66,951

East Haddam, CT $66,759

East Hampton, CT $66,747

Essex, CT $66,850

Guilford, CT $67,307

Haddam, CT $66,887

Hadlyme, CT $66,795

Hawleyville, CT $68,777

Higganum, CT $66,904

Ivoryton, CT $66,922

Madison, CT $67,225

Marion, CT $66,938

Marlborough, CT $66,706

Meriden, CT $66,760

Middlefield, CT $66,809

Middle Haddam, CT $66,773

Middletown, CT $66,732

Milford, CT $69,148

Milldale, CT $66,830

Monroe, CT $69,839

Moodus, CT $66,777

Newtown, CT $68,911

North Branford, CT $67,227

Northford, CT $67,216

North Haven, CT $67,166

North Westchester, CT $66,656

Old Saybrook, CT $66,876

Orange, CT $67,476

Oxford, CT $68,237

Plantsville, CT $66,826

Portland, CT $66,697

Rockfall, CT $66,735

Sandy Hook, CT $68,851

Seymour, CT $67,920

Shelton, CT $69,621

South Britain, CT $68,487

Southbury, CT $68,464

Southington, CT $66,653

Stevenson, CT $69,987

Wallingford, CT $67,100

Stratford, CT $70,953

Westbrook, CT $67,043

New Haven, CT $67,069

East Haven, CT $67,101

Hamden, CT $67,160

West Haven, CT $67,128

Bethany, CT $67,414

Woodbridge, CT $67,269

Willimantic, CT $66,556

Abington, CT $66,459

Amston, CT $66,626

Andover, CT $66,597

Ballouville, CT $66,402

Brooklyn, CT $66,459

Chaplin, CT $66,516

Columbia, CT $66,603

Coventry, CT $66,561

Danielson, CT $66,380

Dayville, CT $66,383

Eastford, CT $66,430

East Killingly, CT $66,316

East Woodstock, CT $66,454

Fabyan, CT $66,454

Grosvenor Dale, CT $66,455

Hampton, CT $66,494

Hebron, CT $66,638

Lebanon, CT $66,579

Mansfield Center, CT $66,521

Mansfield Depot, CT $66,523

North Franklin, CT $66,549

North Grosvenordale, CT $66,459

Pomfret, CT $66,464

Bridgeport, CT $71,138

Trumbull, CT $70,755

Easton, CT $70,716

Waterbury, CT $67,340

Prospect, CT $67,323

Wolcott, CT $66,949

Bantam, CT $67,581

Bethlehem, CT $67,730

Cornwall, CT $67,259

Cornwall Bridge, CT $67,650

Gaylordsville, CT $68,263

Goshen, CT $67,089

Kent, CT $67,786

Lakeside, CT $67,656

Litchfield, CT $67,339

Middlebury, CT $67,810

Morris, CT $67,546

Naugatuck, CT $67,641

New Milford, CT $68,469

New Preston Marble Dale, CT $67,907

Northfield, CT $67,114

Oakville, CT $67,388

Pequabuck, CT $66,871

Plymouth, CT $67,091

Roxbury, CT $68,418

Sherman, CT $68,548

South Kent, CT $67,941

Terryville, CT $66,922

Thomaston, CT $67,193

Torrington, CT $66,900

Harwinton, CT $66,918

Washington, CT $68,051

Washington Depot, CT $68,096

Watertown, CT $67,481

West Cornwall, CT $67,054

Woodbury, CT $68,010

Bethel, CT $68,857

Brookfield, CT $68,748

Cos Cob, CT $71,748

Danbury, CT $68,758

New Fairfield, CT $68,758

Darien, CT $71,727

Fairfield, CT $71,095

Georgetown, CT $70,527

Greenwich, CT $71,694

Greens Farms, CT $71,054

New Canaan, CT $71,427

Norwalk, CT $71,473

Old Greenwich, CT $71,748

Redding Center, CT $69,856

Redding Ridge, CT $69,856

Ridgefield, CT $69,241

Riverside, CT $71,744

Westport, CT $71,055

Weston, CT $70,763

Southport, CT $71,079

Redding, CT $69,699

Wilton, CT $70,835

Stamford, CT $71,765

Bridgewater, CT $68,651

Academics Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academics Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Academics Instructor positions in Education typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Academics Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academics Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$71,008	$34.0	5%
Nonprofit	$71,008	$34.0	5%

Academics Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academics Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$59,163

Average $67,626/year

$77,131

$4,930

Average $5,636/month

$6,428

$1,138

Average $1,301/week

$1,483

$28

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,131	$6,428	$1,483	$37
Average	$67,626	$5,636	$1,301	$33
25th Percentile	$59,163	$4,930	$1,138	$28

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