Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary
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 ($29.59/hour). Salaries range from $41,810 at the entry level to $98,030+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 37,310 adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 13.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 Β· Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$61,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.59
per hour
Employment
37,310
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$41,810
25th percentile
$49,100
Median
$61,540
75th percentile
$77,690
90th percentile
$98,030
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-13.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
3,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) βSalary Map β Click a state for details
$36K$102Kβ No data
Top Paying States
California
$102K
+66%
New Jersey
$81K
+32%
Delaware
$79K
+28%
New York
$78K
+27%
Minnesota
$77K
+25%
Connecticut
$72K
+17%
Washington
$70K
+14%
Louisiana
$67K
+9%
Oregon
$66K
+7%
West Virginia
$65K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,030 | +65.8% |
| New Jersey | $81,100 | +31.8% |
| Delaware | $78,600 | +27.7% |
| New York | $78,010 | +26.8% |
| Minnesota | $76,800 | +24.8% |
| Connecticut | $72,180 | +17.3% |
| Washington | $69,990 | +13.7% |
| Louisiana | $66,870 | +8.7% |
| Oregon | $65,700 | +6.8% |
| West Virginia | $65,050 | +5.7% |
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $129,080 | +109.7% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $119,590 | +94.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,420 | +74.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,820 | +72.0% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $102,920 | +67.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,860 | +60.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,280 | +56.5% |
| Worcester, MA | $90,550 | +47.1% |
| Vineland, NJ | $87,810 | +42.7% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $84,870 | +37.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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