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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $50,720 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $58,360
Employed locally 50
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $50,720
    75th
    $58,360
    90th
    $58,360

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 86% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 14% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,210
    Lubbock, TX $52,000
    Corpus Christi, TX $51,790
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,350

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in El Paso, TX is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 15.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.