After 20 years in the Army, a few years sales experience,and currently 13 years as an office manager with the local PD, I'm contemplating a change in jobs. I have been diving since the late 70's and am passionate about diving and sharing my experience and knowledge with others. I am 57 years old and approaching retirement. However, recent changes in the municipal retirement program have led me to consider retiring a few years earlier than initially planned. My question is this. As an instructor in the central Texas area (preferably Austin) what can I realistically expect to earn? I would prefer working with an LDS and not independently. To maintain my current lifestyle, I would need to earn 2500 to 3000 per month, gross. Is this a realistic salary range to expect? I will greatly appreciate any feedback from those of you out there who can pass on some sound advise and wisdom to a guy who is ready to pursue doing something he has thought about for a very long time. Thanks in advance.