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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.9% vs 2024
$86,880
Mean Salary
$78,010
Median Salary
$37.50
Hourly Rate
2,810 people work as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York earn a median salary of $78,010 per year ($6,500/month).
This is 32.9% above the national average of $58,682.
New York ranks #4 out of 50 states for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay.
Approximately 2,810 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.25
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Learning Strategies
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.42
Education and Training
3.91
Customer and Personal Service
3.51
Administrative
3.17
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(40.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York
Salaries for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York range from $48,930 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $128,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,460 and $96,650.
Median $78,010
P10: $48,930P25: $64,460P75: $96,650P90: $128,900
10th
$48,930
25th
$64,460
Median
$78,010
75th
$96,650
90th
$128,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,930
$23.52
$4,077
25th Percentile
$64,460
$30.99
$5,371
Median (50th)
$78,010
$37.50
$6,500
75th Percentile
$96,650
$46.47
$8,054
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$128,900
$61.97
$10,741
Note: The mean (average) salary of $86,880 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#4
New York ranks #4 of 50 states
$58,682
National avg. for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary by State
Compare Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.
How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make in New York?
The median annual salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York is $78,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,880.
What is the salary range for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York?
Salaries for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York range from $48,930 at the 10th percentile to $128,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,460 and $96,650.
What is the starting salary for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York?
Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors positions in New York typically start around $48,930 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,810 people are employed as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in New York is approximately $37.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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