SOC 253021

Self-Enrichment Teachers

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. Excludes "Coaches and Scouts" (27-2022) and "Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors" (39-9031). Flight instructors are included with "Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers" (53-2010).

National Median

$45,590

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$45,590

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,980

Experienced (90th pct)

$90,780

Total Employed

308,520

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$28,980 - $35,410
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,410 - $62,180
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$62,180 - $90,780

Highest Paying Locations for Self-Enrichment Teachers

Lake Charles, LA

$76,600

+68.0% vs national

Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

$62,360

+36.8% vs national

Charleston, WV

$61,880

+35.7% vs national

District of Columbia

$61,480

+34.9% vs national

Burlington, NC

$61,150

+34.1% vs national

Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Lake Charles, LA	$76,600	320
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$62,360	160
Charleston, WV	$61,880	70
District of Columbia	$61,480	480
Burlington, NC	$61,150	100
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$60,790	270
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$60,280	30
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$60,160	110
Savannah, GA	$60,090	410
El Centro, CA	$59,950	80
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$59,740	33,980
New York	$59,640	30,970
New Hampshire	$59,280	1,860
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$59,240	180
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$59,240	560
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$59,210	7,220
Urban Honolulu, HI	$59,120	1,300
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$59,020	80
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$58,860	40
Pittsfield, MA	$58,810	260
Rapid City, SD	$58,380	50
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$58,250	230
Hawaii	$58,240	1,920
New Haven, CT	$58,200	730
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,800	7,290
South Dakota	$57,700	210
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$57,610	9,220
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$57,230	190
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$57,190	3,800
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$56,090	1,720
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$56,030	370
Santa Fe, NM	$55,480	170
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$55,380	290
Connecticut	$55,370	4,520
Dalton, GA	$54,900	50
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$54,480	5,860
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$54,460	180
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$53,300	80
Maryland	$53,290	6,700
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$53,230	2,840
Massachusetts	$53,170	9,590
Salinas, CA	$53,090	380
Warner Robins, GA	$52,860	170
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$52,850	1,210
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$52,000	3,160
Rome, GA	$51,830	80
Valdosta, GA	$51,700	140
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$51,610	820
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$51,610	180
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$51,190	410

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Self-Enrichment Teachers?

The national median annual salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers is $45,590, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Self-Enrichment Teacherss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Self-Enrichment Teacherss is Lake Charles, LA, with a median salary of $76,600.

How much can an experienced Self-Enrichment Teachers make?

Top-earning Self-Enrichment Teacherss (90th percentile) make $90,780 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.