SOC 25-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors — Capital/Northern New York
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
In Capital/Northern New York, NY the median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors reaches $78,010 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Capital/Northern New York, NY the median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors reaches $78,010 a year. That is 26.8% more than the national median of $61,540. Pay ranges from under $59,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,340 to $78,010.
Within the state, New York records the highest median at $83,980. Of the 371 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 89th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,200 | −3.8% |
| 25th | $71,340 | +15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $78,010 | +26.8% |
| 75th | $78,010 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $78,010 | +26.8% |
| Mean | $72,510 | +17.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Capital/Northern New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $78,010 buys what $72,298 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,298US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,010 a year, 26.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,200 to $78,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $83,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors in Capital/Northern New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $78,010, or $37.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,540, so pay in Capital/Northern New York, NY is 26.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Capital/Northern New York, NY earns more than $78,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $83,980 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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