Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $76,300 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.68
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile $80,290
Employed locally 30
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $49,340
    50th (median)
    $76,300
    75th
    $76,690
    90th
    $80,290

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 81% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 19% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,870
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,770
    Bellingham, WA $76,920
    Delaware $74,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,740
    Washington $67,770

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Olympia, WA is $36.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia 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 Olympia, WA is 27.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,340.