Self-Enrichment Teachers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for self-enrichment teacherss 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 $54,740 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $46,800
Total employment 332,110 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.7%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 51,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 417,500 → 433,000 (+15,500)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$70,820
- New York$70,270
- Vermont$65,900
- Connecticut$64,210
- New Hampshire$63,620
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$35,270
- Idaho$38,590
- North Dakota$40,190
- Indiana$40,640
- Alabama$41,510
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $70,820 | $66,430 | $34 | +29.4% | 600 |
| 2 | New York | $70,270 | $57,790 | $34 | +28.4% | 31,120 |
| 3 | Vermont | $65,900 | $53,190 | $32 | +20.4% | 1,190 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $64,210 | $55,240 | $31 | +17.3% | 5,080 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $63,620 | $59,880 | $31 | +16.2% | 1,820 |
| 6 | Maryland | $63,530 | $51,630 | $31 | +16.1% | 6,570 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $63,000 | $49,430 | $30 | +15.1% | 11,950 |
| 8 | California | $61,550 | $49,570 | $30 | +12.4% | 60,260 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $61,540 | $53,780 | $30 | +12.4% | 13,380 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $60,920 | $51,960 | $29 | +11.3% | 1,730 |
| 11 | Virginia | $59,120 | $49,160 | $28 | +8% | 8,730 |
| 12 | Georgia | $55,630 | $52,320 | $27 | +1.6% | 10,030 |
| 13 | Alaska | $55,300 | $47,710 | $27 | +1% | 190 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $54,610 | $38,010 | $26 | -0.2% | 2,710 |
| 15 | Washington | $54,590 | $48,020 | $26 | -0.3% | 12,890 |
| 16 | Oregon | $54,240 | $53,790 | $26 | -0.9% | 5,580 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $53,430 | $49,720 | $26 | -2.4% | 140 |
| 18 | Nevada | $52,270 | $47,020 | $25 | -4.5% | 1,690 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $52,260 | $45,890 | $25 | -4.5% | 1,840 |
| 20 | Maine | $52,010 | $46,720 | $25 | -5% | 1,120 |
| 21 | Illinois | $50,730 | $44,230 | $24 | -7.3% | 15,030 |
| 22 | Florida | $50,020 | $45,830 | $24 | -8.6% | 11,800 |
| 23 | Colorado | $49,430 | $44,710 | $24 | -9.7% | 9,700 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $49,050 | $46,640 | $24 | -10.4% | 610 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $49,000 | $45,660 | $24 | -10.5% | 9,050 |
| 26 | Utah | $48,990 | $43,580 | $24 | -10.5% | 5,180 |
| 27 | Arizona | $47,770 | $44,110 | $23 | -12.7% | 2,330 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $47,770 | $41,710 | $23 | -12.7% | 9,320 |
| 29 | Montana | $47,540 | $45,050 | $23 | -13.2% | 1,070 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $47,150 | $38,240 | $23 | -13.9% | 3,360 |
| 31 | Michigan | $46,800 | $40,350 | $23 | -14.5% | 7,190 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $46,410 | $38,730 | $22 | -15.2% | 3,530 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $46,400 | $41,740 | $22 | -15.2% | 15,270 |
| 34 | Missouri | $46,040 | $43,090 | $22 | -15.9% | 5,010 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $46,010 | $37,760 | $22 | -15.9% | 3,030 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,800 | $34,730 | $22 | -16.3% | 260 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $45,750 | $41,960 | $22 | -16.4% | 1,400 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,230 | $39,800 | $22 | -17.4% | 3,430 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $44,900 | $39,990 | $22 | -18% | 1,630 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $44,300 | $45,010 | $21 | -19.1% | 540 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $44,260 | $37,820 | $21 | -19.1% | 5,140 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $43,870 | $38,770 | $21 | -19.9% | 690 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,470 | $36,140 | $21 | -20.6% | 16,680 |
| 44 | Ohio | $42,260 | $37,360 | $20 | -22.8% | 8,860 |
| 45 | Kansas | $42,190 | $41,290 | $20 | -22.9% | 1,070 |
| 46 | Iowa | $42,060 | $35,670 | $20 | -23.2% | 2,910 |
| 47 | Alabama | $41,510 | $38,430 | $20 | -24.2% | 2,130 |
| 48 | Indiana | $40,640 | $36,980 | $20 | -25.8% | 3,710 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $40,190 | $35,100 | $19 | -26.6% | 470 |
| 50 | Idaho | $38,590 | $36,490 | $19 | -29.5% | 2,190 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $35,270 | $30,810 | $17 | -35.6% | 900 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 464 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles, LA | $79,580 | $71,070 | 310 |
| 2 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $73,430 | $57,330 | 210 |
| 3 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $71,680 | $78,940 | 180 |
| 4 | Albany, OR | $62,400 | $60,300 | 110 |
| 5 | Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $61,970 | $63,700 | 190 |
| 6 | Savannah, GA | $61,580 | $57,670 | 450 |
| 7 | East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,620 | $57,190 | 140 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $59,760 | $65,740 | 7,470 |
| 9 | Lexington Park, MD | $59,730 | $66,950 | 90 |
| 10 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $59,710 | $57,280 | 570 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing self-enrichment teacherss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $82,730 | $87,310 | 3,100 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $81,880 | $82,960 | 150 |
| 3 | Technical and Trade Schools, Local Government Owned | $76,380 | $66,470 | 120 |
| 4 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $74,630 | $91,640 | 2,160 |
| 5 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $74,460 | $73,930 | 60 |
| 6 | Junior Colleges | $72,800 | $85,620 | 2,980 |
| 7 | Junior Colleges, State Government Owned | $71,460 | $71,050 | 750 |
| 8 | Repair and Maintenance | $69,860 | $63,070 | — |
| 9 | Support Activities for Air Transportation | $68,650 | $65,020 | 750 |
| 10 | Support Activities for Transportation | $68,640 | $64,940 | 750 |
| 11 | Real Estate | $65,800 | $65,170 | — |
| 12 | Technical and Trade Schools | $64,790 | $77,630 | 3,740 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do self-enrichment teachers make in the U.S.?
The median self-enrichment teachers salary in the United States is $46,800 per year (mean $54,740), and about 80% earn between $30,050 and $92,840.
How much do self-enrichment teachers make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays self-enrichment teachers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for self-enrichment teachers at $70,820 per year (median $66,430).
What is the job outlook for self-enrichment teachers?
Employment is projected to change +3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 51,400 openings per year.
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