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

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$49,490
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $61,540
State Rank
#39 of 50
1,830 employed here

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

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors working in Texas earn a median salary of $49,490 per year, or about $23.79 per hour. That is 20% below the national median of $61,540 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $38,640 while the top 10% make $63,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,520 and $61,760 a year.

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

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,640$18.58
25th percentile (early career)$44,520$21.40
50th percentile (median)$49,490$23.79
75th percentile (experienced)$61,760$29.69
90th percentile (top earners)$63,790$30.67

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 39th 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($49,490) 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 Texas?
The median Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary in Texas is $49,490 per year, or about $23.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,640 at the entry level to $63,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors about 20% less than the national median of $61,540. Texas ranks 39th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas 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 $49,490 a year. About 1,830 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.