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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$49,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#37 of 50
240 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Mississippi take home a median of $49,900 annually — roughly $23.99 an hour — which runs 19% below the national median of $61,540.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $38,020 while the top 10% make $67,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,980 and $54,340 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,020$18.28
25th percentile (early career)$46,980$22.59
50th percentile (median)$49,900$23.99
75th percentile (experienced)$54,340$26.13
90th percentile (top earners)$67,360$32.38

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 37th 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($49,900) 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 Mississippi?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Mississippi is $49,900 per year, or about $23.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,020 at the entry level to $67,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 19% less than the national median of $61,540. Mississippi ranks 37th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi 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 $49,900 a year. About 240 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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