Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary by State
Also called: Adult Basic Education Instructors
The national median pay for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors is $61,540 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,760 in South Dakota to $102,030 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $41,810
- 25th percentile
- $49,100
- Median
- $61,540
- 75th percentile
- $77,690
- Top 10%
- $98,030
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 37,310 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $102,030 | +66% | $55,930 | $131,510 | 1,660 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $81,100 | +32% | $41,030 | $104,410 | 1,350 |
| 3 | Delaware | $78,600 | +28% | $49,360 | $104,630 | 200 |
| 4 | New York | $78,010 | +27% | $48,930 | $128,900 | 2,810 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $76,800 | +25% | $50,430 | $100,280 | 2,880 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $72,180 | +17% | $39,680 | $99,470 | 410 |
| 7 | Washington | $69,990 | +14% | $48,930 | $98,940 | 1,310 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $66,870 | +9% | $42,860 | $83,250 | 100 |
| 9 | Oregon | $65,700 | +7% | $43,330 | $116,910 | 510 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $65,050 | +6% | $47,840 | $70,790 | 250 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $64,980 | +6% | $44,250 | $96,060 | 1,050 |
| 12 | Virginia | $64,540 | +5% | $47,570 | $104,190 | 700 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $64,440 | +5% | $52,980 | $72,480 | 50 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $63,820 | +4% | $47,310 | $85,510 | 180 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $62,940 | +2% | $48,670 | $102,810 | 570 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $62,940 | +2% | $41,600 | $79,380 | 480 |
| 17 | Vermont | $62,500 | +2% | $42,220 | $94,820 | 70 |
| 18 | Illinois | $62,370 | +1% | $47,330 | $98,470 | 1,970 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $62,290 | +1% | $48,490 | $98,890 | 1,420 |
| 20 | Arizona | $61,750 | 0% | $32,570 | $91,670 | 570 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $60,340 | −2% | $48,960 | $97,920 | 240 |
| 22 | Maryland | $59,950 | −3% | $43,140 | $65,540 | 450 |
| 23 | Michigan | $59,900 | −3% | $39,600 | $78,420 | 560 |
| 24 | Florida | $58,920 | −4% | $47,430 | $77,310 | 3,670 |
| 25 | Maine | $58,880 | −4% | $54,840 | $76,580 | 330 |
| 26 | Indiana | $58,660 | −5% | $41,880 | $78,760 | 650 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $57,690 | −6% | $49,310 | $79,660 | Not published |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $57,230 | −7% | $42,990 | $86,320 | 790 |
| 29 | Montana | $56,500 | −8% | $47,760 | $77,900 | 110 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $52,060 | −15% | $46,190 | $62,050 | 100 |
| 31 | Kansas | $52,030 | −15% | $39,290 | $64,080 | 160 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $51,840 | −16% | $39,050 | $71,910 | 300 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $51,810 | −16% | $40,440 | $72,130 | 3,720 |
| 34 | Missouri | $51,770 | −16% | $37,720 | $80,840 | 620 |
| 35 | Colorado | $51,170 | −17% | $40,030 | $79,200 | 820 |
| 36 | Idaho | $50,040 | −19% | $43,740 | $77,260 | 270 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $49,900 | −19% | $38,020 | $67,360 | 240 |
| 38 | Utah | $49,680 | −19% | $48,140 | $60,690 | 60 |
| 39 | Texas | $49,490 | −20% | $38,640 | $63,790 | 1,830 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $49,170 | −20% | $42,070 | $83,490 | 210 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $49,040 | −20% | $28,080 | $85,680 | 130 |
| 42 | Nevada | $48,930 | −20% | $45,300 | $69,750 | 40 |
| 43 | Alabama | $48,870 | −21% | $37,770 | $63,410 | 470 |
| 44 | Iowa | $48,010 | −22% | $37,110 | $64,710 | 370 |
| 45 | Georgia | $47,540 | −23% | $34,460 | $58,880 | 470 |
| 46 | Ohio | $47,190 | −23% | $36,670 | $76,460 | 750 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $44,990 | −27% | $38,790 | $61,360 | 350 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $44,600 | −28% | $38,390 | $68,270 | 300 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $43,240 | −30% | $30,250 | $66,870 | 230 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $35,760 | −42% | $34,950 | $63,270 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary questions
Which state pays adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors the most?
California, with a median of $102,030 a year (+66% vs. the national median of $61,540). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $35,760 a year (−42% vs. national).
Where do most adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors work?
North Carolina has the most jobs, about 3,720, with a median of $51,810.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.