Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$50,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#36 of 50
270 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Idaho take home a median of $50,040 annually — roughly $24.06 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $43,740 while the top 10% make $77,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,710 and $75,050 a year.

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,740$21.03
25th percentile (early career)$45,710$21.98
50th percentile (median)$50,040$24.06
75th percentile (experienced)$75,050$36.08
90th percentile (top earners)$77,260$37.14

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$102,030
2New Jersey$81,100
3Delaware$78,600
4New York$78,010
5Minnesota$76,800

Working as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Idaho

Nationally, about 37,000 people work as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($50,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors make in Idaho?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Idaho is $50,040 per year, or about $24.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,740 at the entry level to $77,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 19% less than the national median of $61,540. Idaho ranks 36th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $50,040 a year. About 270 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Idaho. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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