Median Salary
$46,800
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$92,840
entry level starts ~$30,050
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 332,000 employed
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make?
The median pay for a Self-Enrichment Teacher in the United States is $46,800 per year — about $22.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $30,050, while the most experienced Self-Enrichment Teachers in the top 10% earn $92,840.
That is $14,590 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range by percentile
Half of all Self-Enrichment Teachers earn between $36,380 and $63,210 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,050 | $14.45 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,380 | $17.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,210 | $30.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,840 | $44.63 |
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Highest-paying states for Self-Enrichment Teacher
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay at $66,430 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($59,880) and New York ($57,790). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $30,810 — a gap of $35,620 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $66,430New Hampshire $59,880New York $57,790Connecticut $55,240Oregon $53,790New Jersey $53,780Vermont $53,190Georgia $52,320Hawaii $51,960Maryland $51,630South Dakota $49,720California $49,570Massachusetts $49,430Virginia $49,160Washington $48,020Alaska $47,710Nevada $47,020Maine $46,720Wyoming $46,640New Mexico $45,890Florida $45,830Minnesota $45,660Montana $45,050West Virginia $45,010Colorado $44,710Illinois $44,230Arizona $44,110Utah $43,580Missouri $43,090Rhode Island $41,960Pennsylvania $41,740North Carolina $41,710Kansas $41,290Michigan $40,350Kentucky $39,990South Carolina $39,800Mississippi $38,770Tennessee $38,730Alabama $38,430Nebraska $38,240Oklahoma $38,010Wisconsin $37,820Louisiana $37,760Ohio $37,360Indiana $36,980Idaho $36,490Texas $36,140Iowa $35,670North Dakota $35,100Delaware $34,730Arkansas $30,810
Workforce and education
About 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $54,740 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in the United States?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in the United States is $46,800 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $30,050, while the top 10% of earners make $92,840 or more.
How does Self-Enrichment Teacher pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Self-Enrichment Teacher median of $46,800 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Self-Enrichment Teachers the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Self-Enrichment Teachers, with a median salary of $66,430 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Self-Enrichment Teacher?
Becoming a Self-Enrichment Teacher typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Self-Enrichment Teachers work in the United States?
About 332,000 people were employed as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.