Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $64,270 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.90
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $128,640
Employed locally 400
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $52,350
    50th (median)
    $64,270
    75th
    $104,170
    90th
    $128,640

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 74% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 26% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,710
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,210
    Lubbock, TX $52,000
    Corpus Christi, TX $51,790
    El Paso, TX $50,720
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,350

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Dallas, TX is $30.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas 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 Dallas, TX is 7.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,350.