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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,690
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.3% vs 2024
$59,330
Mean Salary
$57,690
Median Salary
$27.74
Hourly Rate
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by percentile in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island earn a median salary of $57,690 per year ($4,807/month).
This is 1.7% below the national average of $58,682.
Rhode Island ranks #27 out of 50 states for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay.
Salaries increased by 4.3% 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 Rhode Island
Salaries for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island range from $49,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,660 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,830 and $63,390.
Median $57,690
P10: $49,310P25: $50,830P75: $63,390P90: $79,660
10th
$49,310
25th
$50,830
Median
$57,690
75th
$63,390
90th
$79,660
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,310
$23.71
$4,109
25th Percentile
$50,830
$24.44
$4,235
Median (50th)
$57,690
$27.74
$4,807
75th Percentile
$63,390
$30.48
$5,282
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,660
$38.30
$6,638
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#27
Rhode Island ranks #27 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 Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island is $57,690 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,330.
What is the salary range for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island range from $49,310 at the 10th percentile to $79,660 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,830 and $63,390.
What is the starting salary for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors positions in Rhode Island typically start around $49,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,830 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island is approximately $27.74 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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