Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 460 | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| Arizona | 300 | $50,880 | $24.46 | |
| Arkansas | 310 | $47,270 | $22.72 | |
| California | 4,150 | $85,060 | $40.90 | |
| Colorado | 1,190 | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| Connecticut | 410 | $68,370 | $32.87 | |
| Delaware | 260 | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| District of Columbia | 370 | $63,970 | $30.75 | |
| Florida | 1,610 | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Georgia | 930 | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| Hawaii | 100 | $46,310 | $22.26 | |
| Idaho | 150 | $52,070 | $25.04 | |
| Illinois | 2,040 | $50,880 | $24.46 | |
| Indiana | 610 | $60,350 | $29.02 | |
| Iowa | 240 | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Kansas | 110 | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| Kentucky | 660 | $44,430 | $21.36 | |
| Louisiana | 130 | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| Maine | 140 | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| Maryland | 550 | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,550 | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| Michigan | 690 | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| Minnesota | 1,020 | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| Mississippi | 690 | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Missouri | $64,140 | $30.84 | ||
| Montana | 260 | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| Nebraska | 130 | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| Nevada | 210 | $52,470 | $25.23 | |
| New Hampshire | 110 | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| New Jersey | 930 | $69,820 | $33.57 | |
| New Mexico | $32,610 | $15.68 | ||
| New York | 3,140 | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| North Carolina | 4,090 | $52,940 | $25.45 | |
| North Dakota | 180 | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| Ohio | 660 | $58,720 | $28.23 | |
| Oklahoma | 180 | $50,860 | $24.45 | |
| Oregon | 430 | $94,110 | $45.24 | |
| Pennsylvania | 890 | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| South Carolina | 850 | $59,510 | $28.61 | |
| South Dakota | 200 | $39,310 | $18.90 | |
| Tennessee | 370 | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| Texas | 2,710 | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| Utah | 210 | $52,300 | $25.14 | |
| Vermont | 130 | $51,640 | $24.83 | |
| Virginia | 960 | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| Washington | 1,540 | $61,700 | $29.67 | |
| West Virginia | $44,220 | $21.26 | ||
| Wisconsin | 370 | $59,430 | $28.57 | |
| Wyoming | 50 | $54,600 | $26.25 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.
A program that focuses on the design, and implementation of instructional and advising services for culturally diverse learning populations. Includes instruction in cultural diversity, at-risk populations, multilingual and ESL education, program and curriculum design, instructional technology, information resources, LEP and minority education strategies, counseling and communicating with multicultural populations, law and regulations, and applications to specific cultural groups, educational services, and research issues.
Any instructional program in bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural Education not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to teach adult students in various settings, including basic and remedial education programs, continuing education programs, and programs designed to develop or upgrade specific employment-related knowledge and skills.
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.
Any program in teaching English or French as a second or foreign language not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to serve as instructors and mentors for adults in basic or functional literacy programs in school, institutional, community, and private settings.
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$60,650 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 11%
- College dropout 18%
- Associate’s degree 9%
- Bachelor’s degree 36%
- Master’s degree 20%
- Doctorate degree 5%
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