Adult and Vocational Education Teachers

Wages & Outlook

Wages

Wages for adult and vocational education teachers vary by subject area. Wages for teachers in some areas are given below.


Wages also vary by employer and the teacher's level of education.

Adult and vocational education teachers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits are sick leave, paid vacation, health insurance, and a retirement plan. Those who are self-employed must provide their own insurance and retirement plan.

View the Regional Wage Comparison Chart for:

• Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors
• Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
• Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Employment

In Minnesota, about 1,113 adult literacy and GED teachers and 2,118 adult self-enrichment teachers work in this medium-sized occupation.

About half of all adult and vocational education teachers work for public school systems, universities, and community and junior colleges.

Major employers:

• Colleges, universities, and other schools
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Child and family service agencies

About 17 percent of adult and vocational education teachers are self-employed. Most of these self-employed workers teach self-enrichment classes.

Outlook

The members of the baby boom generation have started retiring. These adults will now have more time to attend adult education classes. Because this group of retirees is so large, they are likely to increase the need for adult education teachers. At the same time, many adults are upgrading their skills to find jobs or advance in their current jobs. Enrollment is also increasing because many immigrants are taking courses in English.

Employment for adult and vocational education teachers can be affected by the economy. When jobs are scarce, many people need additional degrees to get hired. Thus, more people go to school and more teachers are needed. On the other hand, most schools receive funding from federal and state governments. If the government cuts the education budget, then fewer trainers will be hired.