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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$47,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#46 of 50
750 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors working in Ohio earn a median salary of $47,190 per year, or about $22.69 per hour. That is 23% below the national median of $61,540 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $36,670 while the top 10% make $76,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,480 and $65,320 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,670$17.63
25th percentile (early career)$44,480$21.38
50th percentile (median)$47,190$22.69
75th percentile (experienced)$65,320$31.40
90th percentile (top earners)$76,460$36.76

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 46th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($47,190) 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 Ohio?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Ohio is $47,190 per year, or about $22.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,670 at the entry level to $76,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 23% less than the national median of $61,540. Ohio ranks 46th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio 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 $47,190 a year. About 750 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.