Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $92,670 +54.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.55
10th percentile $80,530
90th percentile $99,520
Employed locally 40
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,530
    25th
    $92,670
    50th (median)
    $92,670
    75th
    $92,800
    90th
    $99,520

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 59% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 41% 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
    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

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in San Jose, CA is $44.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.02 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 54.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $80,530 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,670.