Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in the U.S.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in the U.S. earn a median of $61,540 a year ($29.59 an hour), based on BLS data for 37,310 workers.
Pay ranges from $41,810 for the lowest-paid 10% to $98,030 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $65,860, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,810 | $20.10 |
| 25th percentile | $49,100 | $23.61 |
| Median | $61,540 | $29.59 |
| 75th percentile | $77,690 | $37.35 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $98,030 | $47.13 |
| Average (mean) | $65,860 | $31.66 |
Half of adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,128.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,564.17 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,366.92 |
| Weekly | $1,183.46 |
| Hourly | $29.59 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | $102,030 | 1,660 |
| New Jersey | $81,100 | 1,350 |
| Delaware | $78,600 | 200 |
| New York | $78,010 | 2,810 |
| Minnesota | $76,800 | 2,880 |
| Connecticut | $72,180 | 410 |
| Washington | $69,990 | 1,310 |
| Louisiana | $66,870 | 100 |
| Oregon | $65,700 | 510 |
| West Virginia | $65,050 | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $64,980 | 1,050 |
| Virginia | $64,540 | 700 |
| New Hampshire | $64,440 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $63,820 | 180 |
| District of Columbia | $62,940 | 570 |
| South Carolina | $62,940 | 480 |
| Vermont | $62,500 | 70 |
| Illinois | $62,370 | 1,970 |
| Massachusetts | $62,290 | 1,420 |
| Arizona | $61,750 | 570 |
| Tennessee | $60,340 | 240 |
| Maryland | $59,950 | 450 |
| Michigan | $59,900 | 560 |
| Florida | $58,920 | 3,670 |
| Maine | $58,880 | 330 |
| Indiana | $58,660 | 650 |
| Rhode Island | $57,690 | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $57,230 | 790 |
| Montana | $56,500 | 110 |
| Wyoming | $52,060 | 100 |
| Kansas | $52,030 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $51,840 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $51,810 | 3,720 |
| Missouri | $51,770 | 620 |
| Colorado | $51,170 | 820 |
| Idaho | $50,040 | 270 |
| Mississippi | $49,900 | 240 |
| Utah | $49,680 | 60 |
| Texas | $49,490 | 1,830 |
| New Mexico | $49,170 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $49,040 | 130 |
| Nevada | $48,930 | 40 |
| Alabama | $48,870 | 470 |
| Iowa | $48,010 | 370 |
| Georgia | $47,540 | 470 |
| Ohio | $47,190 | 750 |
| Kentucky | $44,990 | 350 |
| Hawaii | $44,600 | 300 |
| Arkansas | $43,240 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $35,760 | 100 |
Best-paying metro areas for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $129,080 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $119,590 | 140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $107,420 | 170 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,820 | 320 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $102,920 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,860 | 600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $96,280 | 40 |
| Worcester, MA | $90,550 | 150 |
| Vineland, NJ | $87,810 | 80 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $84,870 | 30 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,980 | 2,750 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $83,500 | 200 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $83,090 | 40 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $81,110 | 120 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $79,810 | 60 |
Metro areas with the most adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,750 | $83,980 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,040 | $79,210 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1,780 | $63,010 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,510 | $62,370 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 1,120 | $57,510 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 980 | $62,020 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 880 | $62,940 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 730 | $71,630 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 630 | $63,520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 600 | $98,860 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 560 | $55,120 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 490 | $49,250 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 480 | $62,340 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 430 | $71,810 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 370 | $62,600 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $41,670 | $20.03 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| Tutor | $43,350 | $20.84 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $66,140 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | — |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,970 | — |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $72,040 | — |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,370 | — |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $38,140 | $18.34 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $65,120 | — |
| Instructional Coordinator | $77,440 | $37.23 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,310 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $42,910 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $74,260 | — |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-3011. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in the U.S.?
The median salary for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in the U.S. is $61,540 a year, or $29.59 an hour. Pay ranges from $41,810 for the lowest-paid 10% to $98,030 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in the U.S. earn at least $98,030 a year. The top 25% earn $77,690 or more.
What is the starting pay for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $41,810 a year, and a quarter of adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors earn $49,100 or less.
How many adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors work in the U.S.?
About 37,310 adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.