Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Tennessee
The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in Tennessee is $55,270/year ($26.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $92K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $55K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
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 $55K. Top earners bring in $92K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by metro in Tennessee
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $62K | +12% | 30 |
| Memphis | $52K | -6% | 80 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $50K | -9% | 90 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $48K | -13% | 30 |
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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 Tennessee?
The median is $55,270 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,520, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $92,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,871/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 31.4% 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 $61,562 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.