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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $69,710 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $69,710
Employed locally 70
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $34,340
    50th (median)
    $69,710
    75th
    $69,710
    90th
    $69,710

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 133% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 33% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,210
    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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in McAllen, TX is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen 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 McAllen, TX is 16.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,340.