What are the main factors that influence a Golf Instructor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Golf Instructor's salary?

A Golf Instructor's salary grows with experience: a Food & Beverage Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $42,560, a Golf Instructor (3-5 years)earns $95,211, a Food & Beverage Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $118,898,

What are the highest paying states for a Golf Instructor?

Golf Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Golf Instructor roles are District of Columbia $99,957, California $99,577, Massachusetts $98,250. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Golf Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Golf Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Golf: $79,759; Golf Superintendent: $67,461; Golf Professional: $56,598; Golf Starter: $54,513; Golf Coach: $53,238.

Golf Instructor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Golf Instructor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Golf Instructor in Rhode Island is $94,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,420
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,755 to $105,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,289

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Golf Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,855	$8,821	$2,036	$51
Average	$94,251	$7,854	$1,813	$45
25th Percentile	$82,755	$6,896	$1,591	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Golf Instructor Salaries

A Golf 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 Do Golf 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 Golf Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,957.
California: $99,577.
Massachusetts: $98,250.

District of Columbia $99,957 California $99,577 Massachusetts $98,250 Washington $97,889 New Jersey $97,853 Alaska $97,727 Connecticut $96,481 New York $95,975

Hawaii $94,359 Rhode Island $93,601 Maryland $93,086 Minnesota $92,382 Colorado $92,111 Illinois $92,021 Oregon $91,678 Delaware $91,425

New Hampshire $91,266 Virginia $90,911 Pennsylvania $89,873 Nevada $89,349 North Dakota $89,177 Michigan $88,907 Wisconsin $88,807 Vermont $88,609

Texas $88,058 Maine $88,022 Arizona $87,968 Ohio $87,904 Georgia $87,074 Indiana $86,659 Wyoming $86,577 Utah $86,451

Iowa $86,397 Kansas $85,963 Louisiana $85,837 North Carolina $85,792 Missouri $85,774 Florida $85,422 Montana $85,232 Nebraska $85,052

Kentucky $84,952 South Carolina $84,591 Tennessee $84,366 Idaho $84,275 New Mexico $83,616 Oklahoma $83,472 Alabama $82,939 South Dakota $82,045

Arkansas $81,558 West Virginia $81,296 Mississippi $80,511

Top Paying Cities for Golf Instructors

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:

Adamsville: $95,136
Albion: $93,556
Ashaway: $95,497

Adamsville, RI $95,136 Albion, RI $93,556 Ashaway, RI $95,497 Barrington, RI $93,556 Block Island, RI $95,000 Bradford, RI $95,434 Bristol, RI $93,466 Carolina, RI $94,657

Charlestown, RI $94,757 Chepachet, RI $93,375 Clayville, RI $93,466 Coventry, RI $93,375 West Greenwich, RI $93,312 East Greenwich, RI $93,439 Exeter, RI $95,434 Fiskeville, RI $93,556

Forestdale, RI $93,466 Foster, RI $93,312 Glendale, RI $93,312 Greene, RI $94,359 Greenville, RI $93,556 Harmony, RI $93,529 Harrisville, RI $93,375 Hope, RI $93,556

Hope Valley, RI $95,497 Hopkinton, RI $95,524 Jamestown, RI $94,567 Kenyon, RI $95,407 Little Compton, RI $95,100 Manville, RI $93,556 Mapleville, RI $93,312 Newport, RI $94,585

Middletown, RI $94,982 North Kingstown, RI $93,285 North Scituate, RI $93,529 Oakland, RI $93,402 Pascoag, RI $93,348 Pawtucket, RI $93,556 Central Falls, RI $93,556 Cumberland, RI $93,556

Lincoln, RI $93,556 Portsmouth, RI $94,206 Prudence Island, RI $93,375 Rockville, RI $95,524 Saunderstown, RI $94,621 Shannock, RI $95,380 Slatersville, RI $93,466 Slocum, RI $94,621

Tiverton, RI $95,163 Wakefield, RI $94,522 Kingston, RI $94,540 Narragansett, RI $94,558 Peace Dale, RI $94,522 Warren, RI $93,529 Warwick, RI $93,556 Westerly, RI $95,551

West Kingston, RI $94,594 West Warwick, RI $93,556 Wood River Junction, RI $95,434 Woonsocket, RI $93,466 North Smithfield, RI $93,529 Wyoming, RI $95,407 Providence, RI $93,556 Cranston, RI $93,556

North Providence, RI $93,556 East Providence, RI $93,556 Riverside, RI $93,556 Rumford, RI $93,556 Smithfield, RI $93,556 Johnston, RI $93,556

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

Understanding how a Golf 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$82,755

Average $94,251/year

$105,855

$6,896

Average $7,854/month

$8,821

$1,591

Average $1,813/week

$2,036

$40

Average $45/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,855	$8,821	$2,036	$51
Average	$94,251	$7,854	$1,813	$45
25th Percentile	$82,755	$6,896	$1,591	$40

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