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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$59,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#23 of 50
560 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Michigan take home a median of $59,900 annually — roughly $28.80 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $39,600 while the top 10% make $78,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,120 and $63,650 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$39,600$19.04
25th percentile (early career)$48,120$23.13
50th percentile (median)$59,900$28.80
75th percentile (experienced)$63,650$30.60
90th percentile (top earners)$78,420$37.70

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 23rd 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($59,900) 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 Michigan?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Michigan is $59,900 per year, or about $28.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,600 at the entry level to $78,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 3% less than the national median of $61,540. Michigan ranks 23rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan 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 $59,900 a year. About 560 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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