Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $51,360 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $72,900
Employed locally 390
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $44,800
    50th (median)
    $51,360
    75th
    $61,130
    90th
    $72,900

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 72% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 28% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $60,460
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $55,170
    Florida $52,900
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $52,900
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $49,610

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,150
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Tampa, FL is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.42 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa 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 Tampa, FL is 14.3% below 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,800.