Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $42,830 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 60
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $27,940
    50th (median)
    $42,830
    75th
    $49,470
    90th
    $61,210

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 71% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 29% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,940
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $49,330

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Jackson, MS is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson 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 Jackson, MS is 28.6% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,940.