Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,370 -16% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $89,150
Employed locally 70
National median $59,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $76,520
    90th
    $89,150

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary vs area income 74% Median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,840
    Yuma, AZ $55,450

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Tucson, AZ is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 16% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.