IT Trainer

Also called: Technical Trainer, Software Trainer

Teaches employees how to use new software and technology.

A day in the life

You lead a workshop teaching 30 office workers the company's new AI assistant, then make short videos for those who missed it.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$70k
High
$110k

Estimate.

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

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's plus technical expertise; teaching skill.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Education, Information Technology, Communications.

Outlook

Growing about average. Demand rising with AI rollouts.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI tutors and in-app guides now teach software on demand, so fewer live trainers are needed.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Speech, Computer applications, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1151.

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