Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $40,960 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $40,960
90th percentile $80,120
Employed locally 60
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,960
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $40,960
    75th
    $64,510
    90th
    $80,120

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 60% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,330
    Modesto, CA $111,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $103,080
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $99,500
    Salem, OR $98,450
    California $97,000

    Nearby metros — Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $91,000
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,370
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,170
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $75,080
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $68,400

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Albuquerque, NM is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salaries?

    The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 31.7% below the national median of $59,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $40,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.