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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,210 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $107,330
Employed locally 460
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $60,210
    75th
    $61,400
    90th
    $107,330

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 75% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 25% 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
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Houston, TX is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.38 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 0.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.