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

Role Overview

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$97,000
District of Columbia	$78,550
New Jersey	$75,900
New York	$75,080
Delaware	$74,110
Missouri	$70,020
Connecticut	$69,050
Minnesota	$68,730
Washington	$67,770
Colorado	$64,080
Oregon	$63,130
Louisiana	$63,110
North Dakota	$62,740
Ohio	$62,680
Virginia	$62,400

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Median Annual Salary

$59,950

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-13.7%

Avg. annual openings

3.9k

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