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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$57,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#27 of 50
state estimate

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors working in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $57,690 per year, or about $27.74 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $61,540 for this occupation.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $49,310 while the top 10% make $79,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,830 and $63,390 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,310$23.71
25th percentile (early career)$50,830$24.44
50th percentile (median)$57,690$27.74
75th percentile (experienced)$63,390$30.48
90th percentile (top earners)$79,660$38.30

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 27th 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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island pay ($57,690) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Rhode Island is $57,690 per year, or about $27.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,310 at the entry level to $79,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 6% less than the national median of $61,540. Rhode Island ranks 27th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island 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 $57,690 a year. 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 Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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