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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is $96,900/year ($46.59/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 115.61), so that salary is closer to $83,816 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $3,604/month — about 59.2% of take-home, which is tight.

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

$97K
Median annual
$46.59/hr
Hourly rate
$63K
Entry level (10th %)
$124K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $97K get you in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?

Take-home$5,951/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$3,604/mo
Rent burden60.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$83,816/yr
After rent$2,347/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 10th percentile $63,060, 25th percentile $82,120, median $96,900, 75th percentile $102,070, 90th percentile $124,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$63K25th$82KMedian$97K75th$102K90th$124K
Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 10th percentile $63,060, 25th percentile $82,120, median $96,900, 75th percentile $102,070, 90th percentile $124,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K.Top earners bring in $124K or more - a $61K 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA?

The median is $96,900 a year - that works out to about $46.59 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,060, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $124,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $97K enough to live in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,951/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $3,604/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 60.6% 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont has a Regional Price Parity of 115.61 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary is worth about $83,816 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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