Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,810
- 25th Percentile — Junior$49,100
- 50th Percentile — Median$61,540
- 75th Percentile — Senior$77,690
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$98,030
The top 10% of Adult Basic Education Teachers earn $98,030 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $41,810, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $97,890 | +48.6% |
| Alaska (est.) | $86,935 | +32.0% |
| New York | $86,880 | +31.9% |
| Oregon | $80,160 | +21.7% |
| New Jersey | $77,410 | +17.5% |
| Delaware | $76,660 | +16.4% |
| Minnesota | $75,930 | +15.3% |
| District of Columbia | $72,130 | +9.5% |
| Washington | $71,640 | +8.8% |
| Connecticut | $70,930 | +7.7% |
| Virginia | $70,180 | +6.6% |
| Massachusetts | $68,650 | +4.2% |
| Vermont | $68,350 | +3.8% |
| Wisconsin | $67,160 | +2.0% |
| Illinois | $66,810 | +1.4% |
| North Dakota | $66,760 | +1.4% |
| Tennessee | $66,070 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $65,600 | -0.4% |
| Arizona | $64,480 | -2.1% |
| West Virginia | $63,300 | -3.9% |
| South Carolina | $62,770 | -4.7% |
| Maine | $62,610 | -4.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $61,820 | -6.1% |
| New Hampshire | $61,550 | -6.5% |
| Montana | $61,300 | -6.9% |
| Florida | $60,080 | -8.8% |
| Rhode Island | $59,330 | -9.9% |
| Michigan | $59,230 | -10.1% |
| Indiana | $58,620 | -11.0% |
| Missouri | $58,310 | -11.5% |
| Maryland | $58,090 | -11.8% |
| Idaho | $57,960 | -12.0% |
| New Mexico | $57,660 | -12.5% |
| Colorado | $57,010 | -13.4% |
| North Carolina | $54,100 | -17.9% |
| Ohio | $53,910 | -18.1% |
| Texas | $53,480 | -18.8% |
| Wyoming | $53,400 | -18.9% |
| Oklahoma | $53,150 | -19.3% |
| Nevada | $52,670 | -20.0% |
| Utah | $52,160 | -20.8% |
| Mississippi | $51,930 | -21.2% |
| Kansas | $51,890 | -21.2% |
| Alabama | $50,320 | -23.6% |
| Nebraska | $50,220 | -23.7% |
| Iowa | $49,330 | -25.1% |
| Hawaii | $47,470 | -27.9% |
| Georgia | $46,740 | -29.0% |
| Kentucky | $46,710 | -29.1% |
| South Dakota | $45,080 | -31.6% |
| Arkansas | $44,300 | -32.7% |
What Factors Affect Adult Basic Education Teachers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Adult Basic Education Teachers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $97,890, while Arkansas pays $44,300 — a gap of $53,590 per year.
The middle half of Adult Basic Education Teachers earn between $49,100 and $77,690 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,810, while the top 10% earn more than $98,030.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Adult Basic Education Teachers?
The average salary for Adult Basic Education Teachers in the United States is $65,860 per year, with a median of $61,540.
What is the starting salary for Adult Basic Education Teachers?
Entry-level Adult Basic Education Teachers typically earn between $41,810 and $49,100 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Adult Basic Education Teachers the most?
California pays Adult Basic Education Teachers the most at $97,890 per year on average, followed by New York ($86,880) and Oregon ($80,160).
How much do Adult Basic Education Teachers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $65,860, Adult Basic Education Teachers earn approximately $31.66 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Adult Basic Education Teachers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 37,310 Adult Basic Education Teachers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $65,860 and a median of $61,540 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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