Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,950
↑ 26.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.6% since 2011 ($47,370 → $59,950)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $60,560
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,950 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | $60,560 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $58,590 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | $59,720 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | $55,350 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $54,350 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $53,630 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $52,100 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $50,650 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $50,280 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $49,590 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | $51,110 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | $48,590 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $47,370 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.