Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,180 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $41,020
90th percentile $75,000
Employed locally 30
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,020
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $57,180
    75th
    $73,220
    90th
    $75,000

    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

    Related occupations in Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,750
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $70,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $61,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,690
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Northern New Mexico is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico 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 Northern New Mexico is 4.6% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $41,020 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.