Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by state
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructorss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Top skills:InstructingSpeakingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesActive ListeningWriting
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay by experience level
Entry level$43,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$51,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$63,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$80,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$101,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-13.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,900
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by industry
Educational Services
30,790 workers
$68,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
19,910 workers
$72,500
Elementary and Secondary Schools
13,660 workers
$69,500
Junior Colleges
9,540 workers
$68,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
6,210 workers
$60,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
4,670 workers
$61,000
Other Schools and Instruction
4,080 workers
$63,000
Social Assistance
2,850 workers
$58,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,500 workers
$74,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,870 workers
$79,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pays 23% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make?
The average base salary for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in the United States is $68,000 per year, or about $32.69 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $51,000 and $80,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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