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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Missouri

The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in Missouri is $70,020/year ($33.66/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$70K
Median annual
$33.66/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $70K get you in Missouri?

Take-home$4,592/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,095/mo
Rent burden23.8%
COL-adjusted salary$70,020/yr
After rent$3,497/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Missouri

Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $38,360, 25th percentile $43,480, median $70,020, 75th percentile $77,810, 90th percentile $77,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$43KMedian$70K75th$78K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in Missouri: 10th percentile $38,360, 25th percentile $43,480, median $70,020, 75th percentile $77,810, 90th percentile $77,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $70K.Top earners bring in $78K or more - a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$97K+62%1,700
District of Columbia$79K+31%370
New Jersey$76K+27%1,150
New York$75K+25%2,770
Delaware$74K+24%230
Missouri$70K+17%1,000
Connecticut$69K+15%470
Minnesota$69K+15%2,240
Washington$68K+13%1,360
Oregon$63K+5%540
Louisiana$63K+5%140
North Dakota$63K+5%130
Ohio$63K+5%430
Virginia$62K+4%780
Maryland$61K+2%980

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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 Missouri?

The median is $70,020 a year - that works out to about $33.66 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,360, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $77,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $70K enough to live in Missouri?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,592/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,095/month (median of metro areas), which eats 23.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary go in Missouri?

Missouri 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 $70,020 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.

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