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

In Washington, the median pay for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors is $33.65 an hour ($69,990 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.

$33.65Median hourly pay
$59,330–$79,800Middle half of workers, yearly
1,310People in this job in Washington

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($61,540). Washington ranks 7th 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 Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.53$48,930
25% of workers$28.52$59,330
Half of workers (median)$33.65$69,990
75% of workers$38.36$79,800
90% of workers$47.57$98,940

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$84,87030
Bellingham$78,25040
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$71,630730
Kennewick-Richland$70,52040
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$56,68030
Spokane-Spokane Valley$56,020100
Yakima$51,95050

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,140
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,120
Tutors$45,360
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$99,520
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,740

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.