Self-Enrichment Teacher Salary
Self-Enrichment Teachers earn a median $46,800 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$46,800
$22.50 per hour
Range
$30,050 – $92,840
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
332,110
across the U.S.
▲2.7%
Pay trend: The median for self-enrichment teachers in the U.S. rose from $45,590 (May 2024) to $46,800 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What self-enrichment teachers do
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness. Flight instructors are included with "Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers" (53-2010).
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.5% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 50,000
- Self-employed
- 15%
Employment of self-enrichment teachers is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 50,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Self-Enrichment Teacher take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$39,784
per year · effective tax rate 15.0%
$3,315Monthly
$1,658Twice a month
$1,530Every 2 weeks
$19.13Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,436
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,902
- Medicare (1.45%)$679
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$39,784
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $30,050 | $14.45 | $26,325 |
| 25th percentile | $36,380 | $17.49 | $31,411 |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | $22.50 | $39,784 |
| 75th percentile | $63,210 | $30.39 | $52,969 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,840 | $44.63 | $74,143 |
Best cities for self-enrichment teachers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $55,490 | $44,509 | $44,483 | 7,000 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $59,760 | $47,759 | $43,863 | 7,470 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $58,330 | $46,741 | $42,329 | 4,420 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $59,600 | $47,447 | $42,152 | 33,380 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $59,470 | $47,573 | $41,149 | 10,540 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $53,790 | $41,523 | $39,388 | 3,980 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $48,770 | $39,414 | $37,721 | 3,140 |
| 8 | Sacramento, CA | $49,040 | $39,954 | $37,456 | 3,460 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $46,650 | $38,231 | $37,279 | 8,680 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $50,250 | $40,263 | $37,189 | 9,110 |
| 11 | Seattle, WA | $48,530 | $41,174 | $37,049 | 8,560 |
| 12 | Riverside, CA | $46,670 | $38,217 | $35,904 | 3,100 |
| 13 | Minneapolis, MN | $45,930 | $37,446 | $35,723 | 6,800 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $47,710 | $40,515 | $35,491 | 3,160 |
| 15 | San Diego, CA | $48,640 | $39,662 | $35,448 | 6,120 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $41,420 | $34,317 | $35,252 | 2,900 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $49,070 | $39,976 | $35,201 | 22,400 |
| 18 | Denver, CO | $45,090 | $37,134 | $35,105 | 4,850 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $45,020 | $36,270 | $35,011 | 12,740 |
| 20 | St. Louis, MO | $39,740 | $33,181 | $34,895 | 2,960 |
| 21 | Austin, TX | $38,510 | $33,123 | $33,776 | 2,490 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh, PA | $36,530 | $30,410 | $32,122 | 3,220 |
| 23 | Houston, TX | $36,570 | $31,564 | $32,003 | 4,480 |
| 24 | Detroit, MI | $38,620 | $31,821 | $31,726 | 3,220 |
| 25 | Dallas, TX | $35,500 | $30,704 | $29,784 | 5,030 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $59,760
- New York, NY — $59,600
- San Francisco, CA — $59,470
- San Jose, CA — $58,330
- Atlanta, GA — $55,490
- Portland, OR — $53,790
- Boston, MA — $50,250
- Los Angeles, CA — $49,070
- Sacramento, CA — $49,040
- Baltimore, MD — $48,770
- San Diego, CA — $48,640
- Seattle, WA — $48,530
- Miami, FL — $47,710
- Riverside, CA — $46,670
- Philadelphia, PA — $46,650
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $66,430 | +8.1% | $52,685 | $49,470 – $96,380 | 600 |
| New Hampshire | $59,880 | +1.0% | $50,294 | $33,320 – $96,850 | 1,820 |
| New York | $57,790 | −3.1% | $46,091 | $35,670 – $130,050 | 31,120 |
| Connecticut | $55,240 | −0.2% | $45,005 | $35,610 – $109,990 | 5,080 |
| Oregon | $53,790 | +13.9% | $41,523 | $33,490 – $76,330 | 5,580 |
| New Jersey | $53,780 | +13.6% | $43,969 | $36,370 – $96,680 | 13,380 |
| Vermont | $53,190 | +4.4% | $43,570 | $37,740 – $120,390 | 1,190 |
| Georgia | $52,320 | +2.8% | $42,127 | $26,810 – $93,760 | 10,030 |
| Hawaii | $51,960 | −10.8% | $41,505 | $31,670 – $101,030 | 1,730 |
| Maryland | $51,630 | −3.1% | $41,576 | $33,050 – $106,600 | 6,570 |
| South Dakota | $49,720 | −13.8% | $42,130 | $32,390 – $79,770 | 140 |
| California | $49,570 | +4.0% | $40,341 | $36,850 – $102,720 | 60,260 |
| Massachusetts | $49,430 | −7.0% | $39,646 | $36,550 – $108,120 | 11,950 |
| Virginia | $49,160 | −3.6% | $39,667 | $29,780 – $102,120 | 8,730 |
| Washington | $48,020 | +3.9% | $40,764 | $36,360 – $80,410 | 12,890 |
| Alaska | $47,710 | +8.1% | $40,515 | $36,830 – $85,880 | 190 |
| Nevada | $47,020 | +3.4% | $39,961 | $26,000 – $102,170 | 1,690 |
| Maine | $46,720 | +2.2% | $37,748 | $32,130 – $79,280 | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $46,640 | +2.3% | $39,655 | $26,180 – $72,110 | 610 |
| New Mexico | $45,890 | −0.4% | $38,047 | $29,360 – $89,170 | 1,840 |
| Florida | $45,830 | +1.2% | $39,004 | $29,810 – $75,510 | 11,800 |
| Minnesota | $45,660 | +5.6% | $37,244 | $30,790 – $70,930 | 9,050 |
| Montana | $45,050 | +7.4% | $37,017 | $29,340 – $72,380 | 1,070 |
| West Virginia | $45,010 | +4.1% | $37,046 | $22,720 – $63,820 | 540 |
| Colorado | $44,710 | +3.1% | $36,846 | $34,190 – $75,050 | 9,700 |
| Illinois | $44,230 | +3.2% | $35,674 | $31,200 – $79,650 | 15,030 |
| Arizona | $44,110 | +0.9% | $36,728 | $34,830 – $68,390 | 2,330 |
| Utah | $43,580 | +14.7% | $36,201 | $25,630 – $80,320 | 5,180 |
| Missouri | $43,090 | +16.4% | $35,715 | $29,770 – $69,920 | 5,010 |
| Rhode Island | $41,960 | −1.7% | $34,938 | $31,200 – $61,600 | 1,400 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,740 | +12.8% | $34,437 | $27,940 – $75,130 | 15,270 |
| North Carolina | $41,710 | +7.8% | $34,538 | $25,420 – $76,490 | 9,320 |
| Kansas | $41,290 | +12.3% | $33,852 | $28,480 – $59,380 | 1,070 |
| Michigan | $40,350 | +5.2% | $33,137 | $28,000 – $74,400 | 7,190 |
| Kentucky | $39,990 | +8.6% | $33,030 | $22,120 – $77,190 | 1,630 |
| South Carolina | $39,800 | +2.9% | $32,928 | $22,160 – $76,960 | 3,430 |
| Mississippi | $38,770 | −22.2% | $32,513 | $21,640 – $70,560 | 690 |
| Tennessee | $38,730 | +5.7% | $33,300 | $23,740 – $76,730 | 3,530 |
| Alabama | $38,430 | +3.3% | $31,402 | $21,520 – $60,810 | 2,130 |
| Nebraska | $38,240 | +4.7% | $32,045 | $28,080 – $74,870 | 3,360 |
| Oklahoma | $38,010 | −12.1% | $31,556 | $22,120 – $106,510 | 2,710 |
| Wisconsin | $37,820 | +2.5% | $31,685 | $26,310 – $69,990 | 5,140 |
| Louisiana | $37,760 | −4.8% | $31,774 | $22,400 – $79,580 | 3,030 |
| Ohio | $37,360 | +0.2% | $31,954 | $24,580 – $68,540 | 8,860 |
| Indiana | $36,980 | −3.9% | $30,832 | $23,880 – $62,350 | 3,710 |
| Idaho | $36,490 | −1.4% | $30,674 | $21,700 – $58,060 | 2,190 |
| Texas | $36,140 | +2.8% | $31,218 | $24,020 – $71,610 | 16,680 |
| Iowa | $35,670 | −5.1% | $30,137 | $21,570 – $72,800 | 2,910 |
| North Dakota | $35,100 | −4.8% | $30,383 | $28,010 – $62,080 | 470 |
| Delaware | $34,730 | −17.7% | $28,835 | $31,200 – $81,300 | 260 |
| Arkansas | $30,810 | −3.6% | $25,947 | $23,080 – $49,990 | 900 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | $43,350 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $41,670 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $61,540 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $66,140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Library Technician | $44,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $42,910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $50,890 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $51,440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $38,140 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,780 | Some college, no degree | -0.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a self-enrichment teacher make?
The national median salary for self-enrichment teachers is $46,800 a year ($22.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,050 and the top 10% earn over $92,840. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays self-enrichment teachers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $66,430. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many self-enrichment teachers are there in the U.S.?
About 332,110 people work as self-enrichment teachers nationwide.