Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $57,060 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $49,310
90th percentile $81,780
Employed locally 250
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,310
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $81,780

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $116,330
    Vineland, NJ $88,040
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,370
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $81,130
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $80,360
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,470

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Indianapolis, IN is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 4.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $49,310 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.