U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTeach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66,040 | 3.1 % | $25.06 | $52,130 | 1.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.20 | $17.80 | $23.36 | $31.53 | $39.66 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $27,460 | $37,030 | $48,590 | $65,580 | $82,490 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 22,160 | 0.27 | $27.06 | $56,280 |
| Junior Colleges | 20,540 | 2.69 | $25.82 | $53,700 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 8,000 | 2.26 | $22.96 | $47,760 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 2,790 | 0.10 | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,170 | 0.10 | $29.12 | $60,570 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Colleges | 20,540 | 2.69 | $25.82 | $53,700 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 8,000 | 2.26 | $22.96 | $47,760 |
| Facilities Support Services | 800 | 0.63 | $20.95 | $43,570 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 970 | 0.62 | $22.90 | $47,630 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 1,940 | 0.60 | $19.39 | $40,330 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 2,170 | 0.10 | $29.12 | $60,570 |
| Other Information Services | (8) | (8) | $27.73 | $57,680 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 22,160 | 0.27 | $27.06 | $56,280 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | 220 | 0.06 | $26.85 | $55,860 |
| Junior Colleges | 20,540 | 2.69 | $25.82 | $53,700 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 11,350 | 0.79 | 1.57 | $31.92 | $66,380 |
| New York | 6,970 | 0.82 | 1.61 | $28.51 | $59,310 |
| Texas | 4,860 | 0.46 | 0.91 | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| North Carolina | 4,420 | 1.14 | 2.25 | $22.99 | $47,810 |
| Washington | 2,870 | 1.04 | 2.05 | $23.13 | $48,100 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4,420 | 1.14 | 2.25 | $22.99 | $47,810 |
| Washington | 2,870 | 1.04 | 2.05 | $23.13 | $48,100 |
| Mississippi | 900 | 0.83 | 1.64 | $15.33 | $31,890 |
| New York | 6,970 | 0.82 | 1.61 | $28.51 | $59,310 |
| California | 11,350 | 0.79 | 1.57 | $31.92 | $66,380 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 950 | 0.25 | 0.49 | $32.32 | $67,230 |
| California | 11,350 | 0.79 | 1.57 | $31.92 | $66,380 |
| Wisconsin | 1,590 | 0.60 | 1.17 | $30.56 | $63,560 |
| New York | 6,970 | 0.82 | 1.61 | $28.51 | $59,310 |
| Connecticut | 920 | 0.57 | 1.12 | $28.24 | $58,740 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,320 | 0.64 | 1.27 | $28.61 | $59,500 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,510 | 0.65 | 1.28 | $34.13 | $71,000 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,780 | 0.67 | 1.33 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 1.23 | 2.43 | $36.54 | $76,000 |
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,430 | 0.39 | 0.77 | $22.23 | $46,240 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,370 | 0.98 | 1.92 | $23.97 | $49,850 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,330 | 1.09 | 2.15 | $33.80 | $70,300 |
| Richmond, VA | 1,270 | 2.12 | 4.17 | $26.20 | $54,500 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 920 | 0.39 | 0.78 | $28.99 | $60,300 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 720 | 0.34 | 0.68 | $15.44 | $32,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff, AR | 210 | 5.90 | 11.64 | $23.75 | $49,400 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 620 | 4.76 | 9.38 | $11.11 | $23,100 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 420 | 2.91 | 5.73 | $21.44 | $44,600 |
| Richmond, VA | 1,270 | 2.12 | 4.17 | $26.20 | $54,500 |
| Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY | 510 | 2.10 | 4.14 | $25.68 | $53,410 |
| Bellingham, WA | 160 | 2.09 | 4.13 | $22.32 | $46,420 |
| Greenville, NC | 130 | 1.74 | 3.43 | $30.10 | $62,610 |
| Dover, DE | 100 | 1.69 | 3.33 | $27.88 | $58,000 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 170 | 1.67 | 3.30 | $28.90 | $60,110 |
| Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, MA-NH NECTA Division | 100 | 1.62 | 3.19 | $26.54 | $55,200 |