Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors is $24.89 an hour ($51,770 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.

$24.89Median hourly pay
$41,020–$80,240Middle half of workers, yearly
620People in this job in Missouri

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($61,540). Missouri ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in Missouri

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.14$37,720
25% of workers$19.72$41,020
Half of workers (median)$24.89$51,770
75% of workers$38.58$80,240
90% of workers$38.87$80,840

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$71,810430
Kansas City$51,770140
Joplin$48,05040

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -13.9% over ten years, declining · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Missouri

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,910
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,240
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,310
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590
Tutors$32,270
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,370
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,790

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.