Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $45,860 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.05
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $57,890
Employed locally 50
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $45,860
    75th
    $51,190
    90th
    $57,890

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 55% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 45% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,600
    Spartanburg, SC $73,560
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,210
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $58,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,360

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,100
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Lancaster, PA is $22.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster 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 Lancaster, PA is 23.5% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.