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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Pennsylvania Median
$57,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#28 of 50
790 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors working in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $57,230 per year, or about $27.51 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $61,540 for this occupation.

Within Pennsylvania, entry-level pay starts around $42,990 while the top 10% make $86,320 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,640 and $73,260 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$42,990$20.67
25th percentile (early career)$49,640$23.87
50th percentile (median)$57,230$27.51
75th percentile (experienced)$73,260$35.22
90th percentile (top earners)$86,320$41.50

How Pennsylvania compares

Pennsylvania ranks 28th 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania pay ($57,230) 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 Pennsylvania?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Pennsylvania is $57,230 per year, or about $27.51 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $42,990 at the entry level to $86,320 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Pennsylvania pay compare to the national average?
Pennsylvania pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 7% less than the national median of $61,540. Pennsylvania ranks 28th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Pennsylvania 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 $57,230 a year. About 790 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania?
The highest-paying occupations in Pennsylvania include Cardiologist ($579,120), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($553,740), Anesthesiologist ($461,390), 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.