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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68,510 | 2.1 % | $24.56 | $51,080 | 1.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $13.02 | $17.04 | $22.37 | $30.47 | $40.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $27,090 | $35,440 | $46,530 | $63,380 | $83,580 |
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 | 24,320 | 0.29 | $27.70 | $57,620 |
| Junior Colleges | 17,940 | 2.35 | $24.49 | $50,940 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 9,040 | 2.81 | $20.47 | $42,570 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 3,930 | 0.17 | $30.73 | $63,920 |
| Individual and Family Services | 2,140 | 0.18 | $18.38 | $38,240 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | 9,040 | 2.81 | $20.47 | $42,570 |
| Junior Colleges | 17,940 | 2.35 | $24.49 | $50,940 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,160 | 0.75 | $24.53 | $51,020 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 2,020 | 0.62 | $18.90 | $39,310 |
| Educational Support Services | 780 | 0.58 | $19.78 | $41,150 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 3,930 | 0.17 | $30.73 | $63,920 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 24,320 | 0.29 | $27.70 | $57,620 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 1,160 | 0.75 | $24.53 | $51,020 |
| Junior Colleges | 17,940 | 2.35 | $24.49 | $50,940 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 220 | 0.09 | $23.05 | $47,950 |
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 | 10,960 | 0.78 | 1.45 | $34.38 | $71,510 |
| New York | 5,640 | 0.68 | 1.25 | $28.86 | $60,030 |
| Texas | 4,480 | 0.44 | 0.82 | $21.39 | $44,480 |
| North Carolina | 4,430 | 1.17 | 2.18 | $21.93 | $45,620 |
| Washington | 3,350 | 1.25 | 2.31 | $21.23 | $44,160 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 360 | 1.27 | 2.35 | $19.74 | $41,060 |
| Washington | 3,350 | 1.25 | 2.31 | $21.23 | $44,160 |
| North Carolina | 4,430 | 1.17 | 2.18 | $21.93 | $45,620 |
| Hawaii | 610 | 1.07 | 1.98 | $20.05 | $41,690 |
| South Dakota | 390 | 1.01 | 1.87 | $14.76 | $30,700 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,960 | 0.78 | 1.45 | $34.38 | $71,510 |
| Oregon | 830 | 0.53 | 0.98 | $31.11 | $64,710 |
| New Jersey | 1,960 | 0.52 | 0.96 | $29.64 | $61,640 |
| Wisconsin | 1,450 | 0.56 | 1.03 | $29.22 | $60,780 |
| New York | 5,640 | 0.68 | 1.25 | $28.86 | $60,030 |
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 | 2,720 | 0.55 | 1.01 | $31.37 | $65,240 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,810 | 0.73 | 1.35 | $24.42 | $50,800 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,640 | 1.22 | 2.25 | $21.36 | $44,420 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,520 | 1.26 | 2.34 | $31.77 | $66,080 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 1,140 | 0.92 | 1.70 | $28.58 | $59,440 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,020 | 0.74 | 1.37 | $30.52 | $63,480 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 940 | 0.57 | 1.05 | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 920 | 0.73 | 1.36 | $20.79 | $43,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 860 | 0.48 | 0.88 | $21.23 | $44,170 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 850 | 0.90 | 1.66 | $26.76 | $55,660 |
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 | 150 | 4.44 | 8.23 | $22.21 | $46,190 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | 500 | 3.61 | 6.70 | $21.46 | $44,640 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 130 | 2.43 | 4.50 | $18.89 | $39,290 |
| Florence, SC | 180 | 2.36 | 4.38 | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| Madera, CA | 80 | 2.26 | 4.19 | $43.48 | $90,430 |
| Jackson, MS | 470 | 1.94 | 3.60 | $17.09 | $35,540 |
| Bellingham, WA | 130 | 1.72 | 3.18 | $18.55 | $38,590 |
| Abilene, TX | 100 | 1.61 | 2.99 | $11.10 | $23,090 |
| Yakima, WA | 120 | 1.54 | 2.86 | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 230 | 1.46 | 2.70 | $20.70 | $43,070 |