Digital Literacy Instructor

Also called: Community Tech Instructor

Teaches adults and seniors basic computer, internet, and online safety skills at libraries and community centers.

A day in the life

You show a group of seniors how to spot scam emails, help a job seeker set up an email account, and teach someone to video-call family overseas.

Pay over a career

Starting
$32k
Typical
$45k
High
$62k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Varies; often bachelor's or teaching experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Education, Library Science, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average. Federal digital-equity programs fund many roles.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Seniors and new learners want patient human help in person; AI is a tool, not a replacement here.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Speech, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3011.

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