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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kansas Median
$52,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#31 of 50
160 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Kansas take home a median of $52,030 annually — roughly $25.01 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $39,290 while the top 10% make $64,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,920 and $56,550 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,290$18.89
25th percentile (early career)$46,920$22.56
50th percentile (median)$52,030$25.01
75th percentile (experienced)$56,550$27.19
90th percentile (top earners)$64,080$30.81

How Kansas compares

Kansas ranks 31st 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 Kansas

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 Kansas pay ($52,030) 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 Kansas?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Kansas is $52,030 per year, or about $25.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,290 at the entry level to $64,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 15% less than the national median of $61,540. Kansas ranks 31st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas 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 $52,030 a year. About 160 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Kansas. 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 Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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