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Best states for an adjunct english instructor
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It seems like adjunct english instructors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for adjunct english instructors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As adjunct english instructors are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for adjunct english instructors. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an adjunct english instructor, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
We figured that the best places for adjunct english instructor jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as an adjunct english instructor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for adjunct english instructors in 2026
1. California
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 2,506 Average annual salary: $96,441 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
2. Nevada
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $76,525 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1
3. New York
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 1,282 Average annual salary: $73,223 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
4. Rhode Island
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $75,017 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. District of Columbia
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $72,758 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
6. Montana
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 164 Average annual salary: $59,062 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.99
7. New Hampshire
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 101 Average annual salary: $72,468 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
8. Delaware
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 82 Average annual salary: $70,668 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
9. Alaska
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 143 Average annual salary: $60,387 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 2.4
10. Connecticut
Total adjunct english instructor jobs: 133 Average annual salary: $79,304 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.56
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an adjunct english instructor
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Detailed list of the best states for an adjunct english instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $96,441 | $58,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,506 |
| 2 | Nevada | $76,525 | $47,000 | 2,998,039 | 149 |
| 3 | New York | $73,223 | $42,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,282 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $75,017 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 86 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $72,758 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 140 |
| 6 | Montana | $59,062 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 164 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $72,468 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 101 |
| 8 | Delaware | $70,668 | $41,000 | 961,939 | 82 |
| 9 | Alaska | $60,387 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 143 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $79,304 | $46,000 | 3,588,184 | 133 |
| 11 | Michigan | $60,529 | $38,000 | 9,962,311 | 499 |
| 12 | Maryland | $63,294 | $37,000 | 6,052,177 | 563 |
| 13 | Utah | $66,942 | $43,000 | 3,101,833 | 155 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $60,645 | $35,000 | 9,005,644 | 725 |
| 15 | Vermont | $63,083 | $37,000 | 623,657 | 42 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $59,457 | $42,000 | 755,393 | 50 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $59,982 | $35,000 | 6,859,819 | 541 |
| 18 | Oregon | $53,396 | $34,000 | 4,142,776 | 397 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $62,442 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 69 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $50,655 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 102 |
| 21 | Washington | $59,662 | $39,000 | 7,405,743 | 363 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $54,691 | $32,000 | 4,684,333 | 176 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $56,184 | $38,000 | 869,666 | 49 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $55,558 | $37,000 | 5,795,483 | 243 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $51,430 | $30,000 | 12,805,537 | 691 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $48,006 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 338 |
| 27 | Maine | $56,229 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 59 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $52,111 | $35,000 | 1,920,076 | 108 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $45,845 | $31,000 | 579,315 | 61 |
| 30 | Virginia | $48,562 | $28,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,157 |
| 31 | Colorado | $48,175 | $32,000 | 5,607,154 | 757 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $50,218 | $30,000 | 2,984,100 | 115 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $48,715 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 327 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $45,146 | $27,000 | 10,273,419 | 788 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $49,607 | $31,000 | 3,004,279 | 66 |
| 36 | Georgia | $45,473 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 821 |
| 37 | Iowa | $45,432 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 238 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $42,755 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 513 |
| 39 | Illinois | $48,278 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 628 |
| 40 | Arizona | $47,173 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 313 |
| 41 | Missouri | $47,554 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 279 |
| 42 | Texas | $44,462 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,311 |
| 43 | Kansas | $48,012 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 122 |
| 44 | Ohio | $43,890 | $27,000 | 11,658,609 | 597 |
| 45 | Alabama | $45,413 | $27,000 | 4,874,747 | 201 |
| 46 | Florida | $42,312 | $23,000 | 20,984,400 | 947 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $42,286 | $26,000 | 2,088,070 | 131 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $44,602 | $30,000 | 5,576,606 | 328 |
| 49 | Indiana | $31,905 | $20,000 | 6,666,818 | 485 |
| 50 | Idaho | $36,973 | $24,000 | 1,716,943 | 75 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $35,128 | $22,000 | 3,930,864 | 145 |
Highest paying states for adjunct english instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Adjunct English Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $96,441 |
| 2 | Nevada | $76,525 |
| 3 | New York | $73,223 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $75,017 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $72,758 |
| 6 | Montana | $59,062 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $72,468 |
| 8 | Delaware | $70,668 |
| 9 | Alaska | $60,387 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $79,304 |
| 11 | Michigan | $60,529 |
| 12 | Maryland | $63,294 |
| 13 | Utah | $66,942 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $60,645 |
| 15 | Vermont | $63,083 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $59,457 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $59,982 |
| 18 | Oregon | $53,396 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $62,442 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $50,655 |
| 21 | Washington | $59,662 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $54,691 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $56,184 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $55,558 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $51,430 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $48,006 |
| 27 | Maine | $56,229 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $52,111 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $45,845 |
| 30 | Virginia | $48,562 |
| 31 | Colorado | $48,175 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $50,218 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $48,715 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $45,146 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $49,607 |
| 36 | Georgia | $45,473 |
| 37 | Iowa | $45,432 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $42,755 |
| 39 | Illinois | $48,278 |
| 40 | Arizona | $47,173 |
| 41 | Missouri | $47,554 |
| 42 | Texas | $44,462 |
| 43 | Kansas | $48,012 |
| 44 | Ohio | $43,890 |
| 45 | Alabama | $45,413 |
| 46 | Florida | $42,312 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $42,286 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $44,602 |
| 49 | Indiana | $31,905 |
| 50 | Idaho | $36,973 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $35,128 |
Expert opinions on the best states for adjunct english instructors
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Russell Olwell Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Merrimack College
In the field I work the most in, education, the labor market has been volatile, with positions being held until the last minute due to budget pressures then proceeding quickly. Job seekers who kept their eyes open, had identified places they wanted to work, and had their materials ready to go were rewarded.
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Updated January 8, 2025