Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Maine
The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in Maine is $58,820/year ($28.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Maine. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Maine?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by metro in Maine
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $63K | +7% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in Maine?
The median is $58,820 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,320, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $74,860. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,879/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 33% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary go in Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary is worth about $60,205 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.