Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in California
Also called: Adult Basic Education Instructors
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in California earn a median of $102,030 a year, +66% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +66% ($61,540)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,930; the top 10% earn over $131,510. Nationally the range is $41,810 to $98,030.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,650 median in California
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,060 median in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
- Tutors$45,100 median in California
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,950 median in California
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay in California
How much do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in California?
The median is $102,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,930 and the top 10% earn over $131,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+66% vs. the national median of $61,540). Living costs are not included.