ESL Teacher Pay (BTW, SF Not Keepiing Up With the Nation)

http://work.chron.com/much-esl-teachers-paid-11499.html

How Much Do ESL Teachers Get Paid?

by Forest Time, Demand Media

Teachers who instruct non-native speakers to learn the English language are frequently referred to as ESL teachers, ESOL teachers or ELL teachers. Because most of their students are recent immigrants, ESL teachers often focus not only on teaching the language but also on life and vocational skills. Entry-level positions in this field require at least a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language, and some employers may prefer to hire a candidate with a master's degree.

Average National Pay

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, ESL and other adult literacy teachers brought home an average of about $51,350 per year in 2011. The average wage for this occupation was $24.69 an hour. The lowest-paid 25 percent of ESL and adult literacy instructors reported salaries of $36,240 or less per year, while the highest-paid 25 percent made $64,350 or more per year.

Pay by Setting

ESL teachers operate in a variety of settings, and the type of institution by which they are employed can have an impact on salary. The BLS reports that those employed by state governments earned some of the highest pay in 2011, an average of $59,330 annually. Those employed by elementary and secondary schools averaged $55,970 per year, while those who work at junior colleges averaged $53,100 per year. ESL and adult literacy teachers employed by colleges and universities reported one of the lowest average salaries, $45,950 per year.

Pay by State

As of 2011, ESL teachers employed in New Jersey reported the highest average pay, by state: $70,210 a year. California, which employed more ESL and adult literacy teachers than any other state, reported the second-highest average income, $69,460 per year. Oregon ranked third at $68,080. Other high-paying states include Wisconsin, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Florida. $30,890 per year was the lowest average pay reported, and was found in South Dakota.

Employment Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, adult literacy and ESL teachers will experience job growth of about 15 percent in the decade between 2010 and 2020. This is about the same as the average rate at which all professions in the American economy are expected to grow during the decade: 14 percent. Growth in this occupation is expected to be driven by the continued immigration flow, and job prospects will likely be best in areas with high populations of immigrants.