How much does an adult basic education make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Average (mean)
- $65,860
- Jobs
- 37,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,810 | $20.10 | |
| 25th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| Median | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 90th | $98,030 | $47.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $102,000 |
| New Jersey | $81,100 |
| Delaware | $78,600 |
| New York | $78,010 |
| Minnesota | $76,800 |
| Connecticut | $72,180 |
| Washington | $69,990 |
| Louisiana | $66,870 |
| Oregon | $65,700 |
| West Virginia | $65,050 |
| Wisconsin | $64,980 |
| Virginia | $64,540 |
| New Hampshire | $64,440 |
| North Dakota | $63,820 |
| District of Columbia | $62,940 |
| South Carolina | $62,940 |
| Vermont | $62,500 |
| Illinois | $62,370 |
| Massachusetts | $62,290 |
| Arizona | $61,750 |
| Tennessee | $60,340 |
| Maryland | $59,950 |
| Michigan | $59,900 |
| Florida | $58,920 |
| Maine | $58,880 |
| Indiana | $58,660 |
| Rhode Island | $57,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,230 |
| Montana | $56,500 |
| Wyoming | $52,060 |
| Kansas | $52,030 |
| Oklahoma | $51,840 |
| North Carolina | $51,810 |
| Missouri | $51,770 |
| Colorado | $51,170 |
| Idaho | $50,040 |
| Mississippi | $49,900 |
| Utah | $49,680 |
| Texas | $49,490 |
| New Mexico | $49,170 |
| Nebraska | $49,040 |
| Nevada | $48,930 |
| Alabama | $48,870 |
| Iowa | $48,010 |
| Georgia | $47,540 |
| Ohio | $47,190 |
| Kentucky | $44,990 |
| Hawaii | $44,600 |
| Arkansas | $43,240 |
| South Dakota | $35,760 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $102,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,860 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,280 |
| Worcester, MA | $90,550 |
| Vineland, NJ | $87,810 |
| Bremerton, WA | $84,870 |
| New York, NY | $83,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $83,500 |
| Norwich, CT | $83,090 |
| Hartford, CT | $81,110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,810 |
In other countries
Adult Basic Education belongs to the international group "Other language teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$46,800
- Substitute Teacher$41,670
- Tutor$43,350
- Teacher and Instructor$66,140
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.59 ($61,540 a year).
How much does an adult basic education make a month?
About $5,128 a month before tax, based on a median of $61,540 a year.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,810 or less a year ($20.10 an hour); the top 10% make $98,030 or more.
Which state pays adult basic educations the most?
California, with a median of $102,000 a year, followed by New Jersey ($81,100) and Delaware ($78,600).
Which city pays adult basic educations the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $129,100 a year.
How many adult basic educations are there in the United States?
About 37,310 people work as adult basic educations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.