Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $68,540 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.95
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $68,540
Employed locally 50
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $66,200
    50th (median)
    $68,540
    75th
    $68,540
    90th
    $68,540

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 92% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 8% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $83,500
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $77,470
    St. Louis, MO-IL $77,200
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $68,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $65,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Springfield, IL is $32.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.22 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, IL is 14.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,200.