Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,660 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $79,740
Employed locally 80
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $54,540
    50th (median)
    $62,660
    75th
    $66,820
    90th
    $79,740

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 71% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 29% 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
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $91,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,870
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,370
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $75,170
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $75,080

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Portland, ME is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 4.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,540.