Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,470 +29.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $80,000
Employed locally 50
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $44,690
    50th (median)
    $77,470
    75th
    $79,600
    90th
    $80,000

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Northwest Illinois is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 29.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,690.