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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oregon Median
$65,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#9 of 50
510 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Oregon take home a median of $65,700 annually — roughly $31.59 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $61,540.

Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $43,330 while the top 10% make $116,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,920 and $101,980 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,330$20.83
25th percentile (early career)$54,920$26.40
50th percentile (median)$65,700$31.59
75th percentile (experienced)$101,980$49.03
90th percentile (top earners)$116,910$56.21

How Oregon compares

Oregon ranks 9th 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 Oregon

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 Oregon pay ($65,700) 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 Oregon?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Oregon is $65,700 per year, or about $31.59 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,330 at the entry level to $116,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 7% more than the national median of $61,540. Oregon ranks 9th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,700 a year. About 510 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.