Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $65,860 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $61,540
Total employment 37,310 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -13.7%
Decline
Annual openings 3,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 40,900 → 35,300 (-5,600)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$97,890
- New York$86,880
- Oregon$80,160
- New Jersey$77,410
- Delaware$76,660
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$44,300
- South Dakota$45,080
- Kentucky$46,710
- Georgia$46,740
- Hawaii$47,470
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,890 | $102,030 | $47 | +48.6% | 1,660 |
| 2 | New York | $86,880 | $78,010 | $42 | +31.9% | 2,810 |
| 3 | Oregon | $80,160 | $65,700 | $39 | +21.7% | 510 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $77,410 | $81,100 | $37 | +17.5% | 1,350 |
| 5 | Delaware | $76,660 | $78,600 | $37 | +16.4% | 200 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $75,930 | $76,800 | $37 | +15.3% | 2,880 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $72,130 | $62,940 | $35 | +9.5% | 570 |
| 8 | Washington | $71,640 | $69,990 | $34 | +8.8% | 1,310 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $70,930 | $72,180 | $34 | +7.7% | 410 |
| 10 | Virginia | $70,180 | $64,540 | $34 | +6.6% | 700 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $68,650 | $62,290 | $33 | +4.2% | 1,420 |
| 12 | Vermont | $68,350 | $62,500 | $33 | +3.8% | 70 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $67,160 | $64,980 | $32 | +2% | 1,050 |
| 14 | Illinois | $66,810 | $62,370 | $32 | +1.4% | 1,970 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $66,760 | $63,820 | $32 | +1.4% | 180 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $66,070 | $60,340 | $32 | +0.3% | 240 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $65,600 | $66,870 | $32 | -0.4% | 100 |
| 18 | Arizona | $64,480 | $61,750 | $31 | -2.1% | 570 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $63,300 | $65,050 | $30 | -3.9% | 250 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $62,770 | $62,940 | $30 | -4.7% | 480 |
| 21 | Maine | $62,610 | $58,880 | $30 | -4.9% | 330 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $61,820 | $57,230 | $30 | -6.1% | 790 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $61,550 | $64,440 | $30 | -6.5% | 50 |
| 24 | Montana | $61,300 | $56,500 | $29 | -6.9% | 110 |
| 25 | Florida | $60,080 | $58,920 | $29 | -8.8% | 3,670 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $59,330 | $57,690 | $29 | -9.9% | — |
| 27 | Michigan | $59,230 | $59,900 | $28 | -10.1% | 560 |
| 28 | Indiana | $58,620 | $58,660 | $28 | -11% | 650 |
| 29 | Missouri | $58,310 | $51,770 | $28 | -11.5% | 620 |
| 30 | Maryland | $58,090 | $59,950 | $28 | -11.8% | 450 |
| 31 | Idaho | $57,960 | $50,040 | $28 | -12% | 270 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $57,660 | $49,170 | $28 | -12.5% | 210 |
| 33 | Colorado | $57,010 | $51,170 | $27 | -13.4% | 820 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $54,100 | $51,810 | $26 | -17.9% | 3,720 |
| 35 | Ohio | $53,910 | $47,190 | $26 | -18.1% | 750 |
| 36 | Texas | $53,480 | $49,490 | $26 | -18.8% | 1,830 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $53,400 | $52,060 | $26 | -18.9% | 100 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $53,150 | $51,840 | $26 | -19.3% | 300 |
| 39 | Nevada | $52,670 | $48,930 | $25 | -20% | 40 |
| 40 | Utah | $52,160 | $49,680 | $25 | -20.8% | 60 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $51,930 | $49,900 | $25 | -21.2% | 240 |
| 42 | Kansas | $51,890 | $52,030 | $25 | -21.2% | 160 |
| 43 | Alabama | $50,320 | $48,870 | $24 | -23.6% | 470 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $50,220 | $49,040 | $24 | -23.7% | 130 |
| 45 | Iowa | $49,330 | $48,010 | $24 | -25.1% | 370 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $47,470 | $44,600 | $23 | -27.9% | 300 |
| 47 | Georgia | $46,740 | $47,540 | $22 | -29% | 470 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $46,710 | $44,990 | $22 | -29.1% | 350 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $45,080 | $35,760 | $22 | -31.6% | 100 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $44,300 | $43,240 | $21 | -32.7% | 230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 188 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modesto, CA | $129,080 | $108,070 | 70 |
| 2 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $119,590 | $109,520 | 140 |
| 3 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,420 | $101,690 | 170 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,820 | $100,800 | 320 |
| 5 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $102,920 | $108,790 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,860 | $94,990 | 600 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,280 | $97,620 | 40 |
| 8 | Worcester, MA | $90,550 | $81,490 | 150 |
| 9 | Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $88,630 | $84,260 | 40 |
| 10 | Vineland, NJ | $87,810 | $83,420 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $103,360 | $103,890 | 350 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $91,390 | $88,420 | 240 |
| 3 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $91,390 | $88,420 | 240 |
| 4 | Sector 51 - Information | $91,390 | $88,420 | 240 |
| 5 | Other Schools and Instruction, Local Government Owned | $79,210 | $84,230 | 960 |
| 6 | Technical and Trade Schools, Local Government Owned | $76,120 | $75,860 | 210 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $73,920 | $78,430 | 1,850 |
| 8 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $72,650 | $76,090 | 1,870 |
| 9 | Junior Colleges, Privately Owned | $69,580 | $62,990 | 100 |
| 10 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $68,480 | $72,080 | 2,500 |
| 11 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $68,480 | $72,080 | 2,500 |
| 12 | Hospitals | $65,680 | $70,740 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in the U.S.?
The median adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary in the United States is $61,540 per year (mean $65,860), and about 80% earn between $41,810 and $98,030.
How much do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,860 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors the most?
California has the highest average pay for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors at $97,890 per year (median $102,030).
What is the job outlook for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors?
Employment is projected to change -13.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 3,900 openings per year.
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