Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $62,570 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $81,240
Employed locally 30
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $81,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 91% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 9% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $65,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,680
    Ohio $62,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $60,420
    Toledo, OH $49,130
    Columbus, OH $48,560

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Cleveland, OH is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH is 4.4% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.