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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$58,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#25 of 50
330 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Maine take home a median of $58,880 annually — roughly $28.31 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $54,840 while the top 10% make $76,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,220 and $67,570 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$54,840$26.37
25th percentile (early career)$56,220$27.03
50th percentile (median)$58,880$28.31
75th percentile (experienced)$67,570$32.49
90th percentile (top earners)$76,580$36.82

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 25th 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 Maine

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 Maine pay ($58,880) 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 Maine?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Maine is $58,880 per year, or about $28.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,840 at the entry level to $76,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 4% less than the national median of $61,540. Maine ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine 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 $58,880 a year. About 330 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Maine. 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 Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.