Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers Salary in Arizona

$28,572 $92,725
10th pct Median: $53,910 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,572
25th Percentile$38,815
50th (Median)$53,910
75th Percentile$74,396
90th (Top Earners)$92,725
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $53,910 for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers has the purchasing power of approximately $51,986 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers make in Arizona?
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $53,910 per year ($25.92/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $55,010.
Is Arizona a good state for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for adult basic education, adult secondary education, and esl teachers. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $53,910 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $51,986 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers in Arizona

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and ESL Teachers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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