Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $98,450 +64.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.33
10th percentile $55,890
90th percentile $124,500
Employed locally 40
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,890
    25th
    $77,970
    50th (median)
    $98,450
    75th
    $98,450
    90th
    $124,500

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 130% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 30% 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
    California $97,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,900

    Nearby metros — Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $97,000
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $84,870
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $84,370
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,770
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $81,130

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Salem, OR is $47.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salem 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 Salem, OR is 64.2% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $55,890 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,970.