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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $68,740 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.05
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $83,670
Employed locally 780
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $64,500
    50th (median)
    $68,740
    75th
    $78,270
    90th
    $83,670

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 61% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 39% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $76,300
    Delaware $74,110
    Washington $67,770

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Seattle, WA is $33.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.91 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle 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 Seattle, WA is 14.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,500.