Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in U.S.
The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in U.S. is $59,950/year ($28.82/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
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So what does $60K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K.Top earners bring in $96K or more - a $56K spread from bottom to top.
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
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 U.S.?
The median is $59,950 a year - that works out to about $28.82 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,750, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $95,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,184/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 33.7% 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 U.S.?
U.S. 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 $59,950 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.