What are the main factors that influence an ABE Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for ABE Instructor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for ABE Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 8% above the market median.

How does experience change An ABE Instructor's salary?

An ABE Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,007 for beginners, reaching about $68,706 at mid-level, and approach $72,809 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an ABE Instructor?

ABE Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for ABE Instructor roles are District of Columbia $71,554, California $71,282, Massachusetts $70,332. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of ABE Instructor roles make?

Salaries for ABE Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $119,329; Instructor - Law: $77,414; Instructor - Accounting: $66,270; Instructor - Nursing: $65,828; Instructor: $64,531.

ABE Instructor Salary in Washington

How much does an ABE Instructor make in Washington? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an ABE Instructor in Washington is $70,074 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an ABE Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,886
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,306 to $79,921
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,323

10% $53,323

50% (Median) $70,074

90% $88,886

ABE Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,921	$6,660	$1,537	$38
Average	$70,074	$5,839	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$61,306	$5,109	$1,179	$29

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Key Factors That Influence ABE Instructor Salaries

An ABE Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects ABE Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ABE Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,007
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,281
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,706
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,536
Expert (over 8 years): $72,809

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level ABE Instructor	less than 1 year	$65,007
Early Career Level ABE Instructor	1-2 years	$65,281
Mid-Level Level ABE Instructor	2-4 years	$68,706
Senior-Level Level ABE Instructor	5-8 years	$72,536
Expert Level ABE Instructor	over 8 years	$72,809

How Do ABE Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract ABE Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,554.
California: $71,282.
Massachusetts: $70,332.

District of Columbia $71,554 California $71,282 Massachusetts $70,332 Washington $70,074 New Jersey $70,048 Alaska $69,958 Connecticut $69,066 New York $68,704

Hawaii $67,547 Rhode Island $67,004 Maryland $66,636 Minnesota $66,132 Colorado $65,938 Illinois $65,873 Oregon $65,628 Delaware $65,447

New Hampshire $65,333 Virginia $65,078 Pennsylvania $64,335 Nevada $63,960 North Dakota $63,838 Michigan $63,644 Wisconsin $63,573 Vermont $63,430

Texas $63,036 Maine $63,010 Arizona $62,972 Ohio $62,926 Georgia $62,332 Indiana $62,034 Wyoming $61,976 Utah $61,886

Iowa $61,847 Kansas $61,537 Louisiana $61,446 North Carolina $61,414 Missouri $61,401 Florida $61,149 Montana $61,013 Nebraska $60,884

Kentucky $60,813 South Carolina $60,555 Tennessee $60,393 Idaho $60,328 New Mexico $59,857 Oklahoma $59,753 Alabama $59,372 South Dakota $58,732

Arkansas $58,383 West Virginia $58,196 Mississippi $57,633

Top Paying Cities for ABE Instructor

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $69,988
Federal Way: $69,958
Bellevue: $71,396

Auburn, WA $69,988

Federal Way, WA $69,958

Bellevue, WA $71,396

Black Diamond, WA $69,614

Bothell, WA $71,058

Burton, WA $70,086

Carnation, WA $70,007

Duvall, WA $70,238

Edmonds, WA $70,834

Enumclaw, WA $68,597

Fall City, WA $70,320

Hobart, WA $70,050

Issaquah, WA $70,564

Kenmore, WA $71,205

Kent, WA $70,049

Kirkland, WA $71,350

Lynnwood, WA $70,690

Maple Valley, WA $69,989

Medina, WA $71,416

Mercer Island, WA $71,391

Mountlake Terrace, WA $70,881

North Bend, WA $69,308

Pacific, WA $69,948

Preston, WA $70,430

Ravensdale, WA $69,428

Redmond, WA $71,248

Redondo, WA $70,036

Renton, WA $70,805

Rollingbay, WA $70,550

Seahurst, WA $70,935

Snoqualmie, WA $69,834

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $67,771

Vashon, WA $70,137

Woodinville, WA $70,817

Sammamish, WA $71,004

Mill Creek, WA $70,379

Seattle, WA $71,438

Bainbridge Island, WA $70,652

Everett, WA $70,449

Acme, WA $66,794

Anacortes, WA $67,424

Blakely Island, WA $66,962

Arlington, WA $69,461

Baring, WA $68,919

Bellingham, WA $66,707

Blaine, WA $66,568

Bow, WA $66,864

Burlington, WA $67,236

Clearlake, WA $67,615

Clinton, WA $70,245

Concrete, WA $66,895

Conway, WA $68,651

Coupeville, WA $68,990

Custer, WA $66,646

Darrington, WA $66,924

Deer Harbor, WA $67,001

Deming, WA $66,773

Eastsound, WA $66,741

Everson, WA $66,658

Ferndale, WA $66,677

Freeland, WA $69,866

Friday Harbor, WA $67,125

Gold Bar, WA $69,065

Granite Falls, WA $69,367

Greenbank, WA $69,647

Hamilton, WA $67,468

Index, WA $68,030

La Conner, WA $67,764

Lake Stevens, WA $70,438

North Lakewood, WA $69,983

Langley, WA $70,083

Lopez Island, WA $67,271

Lummi Island, WA $66,714

Lyman, WA $67,444

Lynden, WA $66,648

Maple Falls, WA $66,625

Marblemount, WA $66,764

Marysville, WA $70,451

Monroe, WA $69,870

Mount Vernon, WA $67,886

Mukilteo, WA $70,418

Nooksack, WA $66,649

Oak Harbor, WA $68,226

Olga, WA $66,828

Orcas, WA $66,949

Point Roberts, WA $66,428

Camano Island, WA $69,323

Rockport, WA $65,869

Sedro Woolley, WA $67,272

Shaw Island, WA $67,064

Silvana, WA $69,866

Skykomish, WA $67,703

Snohomish, WA $70,200

Stanwood, WA $69,605

Startup, WA $69,453

Sultan, WA $69,506

Sumas, WA $66,626

Waldron, WA $66,740

Anderson Island, WA $69,424

Ashford, WA $68,122

Beaver, WA $66,257

Bremerton, WA $70,132

Silverdale, WA $70,015

Brinnon, WA $69,267

Buckley, WA $69,508

Burley, WA $69,894

Carbonado, WA $68,906

Carlsborg, WA $67,678

Chimacum, WA $69,247

Clallam Bay, WA $66,267

Dupont, WA $69,295

Eatonville, WA $68,724

Gig Harbor, WA $69,663

Elbe, WA $68,329

Forks, WA $66,375

Fox Island, WA $69,849

Glenoma, WA $67,349

Graham, WA $69,488

Port Hadlock, WA $69,227

Hansville, WA $69,869

Indianola, WA $70,812

Joyce, WA $66,520

Kapowsin, WA $69,240

Keyport, WA $70,247

Kingston, WA $70,387

La Grande, WA $68,628

Lakebay, WA $69,494

La Push, WA $66,501

Longbranch, WA $69,202

Sumner, WA $69,811

Manchester, WA $70,698

Milton, WA $69,918

Mineral, WA $67,635

Morton, WA $67,428

Neah Bay, WA $66,342

Nordland, WA $69,386

Olalla, WA $69,976

Orting, WA $69,399

Packwood, WA $66,137

Port Angeles, WA $67,676

Port Gamble, WA $70,101

Port Ludlow, WA $69,707

Port Orchard, WA $70,175

Port Townsend, WA $68,955

Poulsbo, WA $70,272

Puyallup, WA $69,915

Quilcene, WA $69,416

Randle, WA $66,690

Retsil, WA $70,144

Seabeck, WA $69,846

Sekiu, WA $66,268

Sequim, WA $68,191

South Colby, WA $70,387

South Prairie, WA $69,521

Southworth, WA $70,677

Spanaway, WA $69,649

Steilacoom, WA $69,646

Bonney Lake, WA $69,719

Suquamish, WA $70,590

Tracyton, WA $70,162

Vaughn, WA $69,488

Wauna, WA $69,790

Wilkeson, WA $69,282

Longmire, WA $67,392

Paradise Inn, WA $67,338

Tacoma, WA $69,899

Camp Murray, WA $69,711

Mcchord Afb, WA $69,894

Lakewood, WA $69,887

University Place, WA $69,899

Olympia, WA $68,523

Lacey, WA $68,679

Tumwater, WA $68,551

Aberdeen, WA $67,433

Adna, WA $67,674

Allyn, WA $69,411

Amanda Park, WA $66,682

Bay Center, WA $66,746

Belfair, WA $69,551

Bucoda, WA $68,527

Centralia, WA $68,421

Chehalis, WA $68,096

Cinebar, WA $67,994

Copalis Beach, WA $66,824

Copalis Crossing, WA $66,708

Cosmopolis, WA $67,811

Curtis, WA $67,175

Doty, WA $67,865

East Olympia, WA $68,644

Elma, WA $68,463

Ethel, WA $67,481

Galvin, WA $68,381

Grapeview, WA $69,127

Grayland, WA $66,799

Hoodsport, WA $68,911

Hoquiam, WA $67,222

Humptulips, WA $66,943

Lebam, WA $67,117

Lilliwaup, WA $69,253

Littlerock, WA $68,526

Mccleary, WA $68,541

Mckenna, WA $68,840

Malone, WA $68,455

Matlock, WA $68,485

Menlo, WA $67,153

Moclips, WA $66,715

Montesano, WA $68,208

Mossyrock, WA $66,954

Napavine, WA $67,920

Neilton, WA $66,883

Oakville, WA $68,391

Ocean Shores, WA $66,913

Onalaska, WA $68,002

Pacific Beach, WA $66,719

Pe Ell, WA $67,318

Quinault, WA $67,064

Rainier, WA $68,643

Raymond, WA $67,235

Rochester, WA $68,414

Roy, WA $69,191

Ryderwood, WA $66,862

Salkum, WA $67,436

Satsop, WA $68,331

Shelton, WA $68,756

Silver Creek, WA $67,413

South Bend, WA $66,716

Taholah, WA $66,638

Tahuya, WA $69,139

Tenino, WA $68,578

Tokeland, WA $66,863

Toledo, WA $67,150

Union, WA $68,947

Vader, WA $67,101

Westport, WA $66,938

Winlock, WA $67,405

Yelm, WA $68,605

Amboy, WA $67,179

Appleton, WA $65,906

Ariel, WA $67,003

Battle Ground, WA $67,370

Bingen, WA $66,477

Brush Prairie, WA $67,455

Camas, WA $67,449

Carrolls, WA $66,893

Carson, WA $66,987

Castle Rock, WA $66,949

Cathlamet, WA $66,721

Centerville, WA $65,676

Chinook, WA $66,208

Cougar, WA $66,702

Dallesport, WA $65,814

Glenwood, WA $65,860

Goldendale, WA $65,654

Grays River, WA $66,646

Heisson, WA $67,331

Husum, WA $66,324

Ilwaco, WA $66,247

Kalama, WA $66,922

Kelso, WA $67,041

Klickitat, WA $65,816

La Center, WA $67,314

Long Beach, WA $66,376

Longview, WA $67,002

Lyle, WA $65,847

Nahcotta, WA $66,364

Naselle, WA $66,434

North Bonneville, WA $66,912

Ocean Park, WA $66,723

Oysterville, WA $66,514

Ridgefield, WA $67,387

Rosburg, WA $66,353

Seaview, WA $66,343

Silverlake, WA $66,975

Skamokawa, WA $66,533

Stevenson, WA $66,886

Toutle, WA $66,798

Trout Lake, WA $66,178

Underwood, WA $66,439

Vancouver, WA $67,647

Wahkiacus, WA $65,736

Washougal, WA $67,310

White Salmon, WA $66,253

Wishram, WA $65,659

Woodland, WA $67,155

Yacolt, WA $67,217

Wenatchee, WA $65,696

East Wenatchee, WA $65,609

Ardenvoir, WA $65,676

Brewster, WA $65,481

Bridgeport, WA $65,403

Carlton, WA $65,502

Cashmere, WA $65,679

Chelan, WA $65,568

Chelan Falls, WA $65,601

Conconully, WA $65,446

Dryden, WA $65,779

Entiat, WA $65,595

Ephrata, WA $65,354

George, WA $65,703

Leavenworth, WA $66,098

Loomis, WA $65,448

Malaga, WA $65,707

Malott, WA $65,469

Mansfield, WA $65,191

Manson, WA $65,584

Marlin, WA $65,059

Mazama, WA $65,515

Methow, WA $65,431

Monitor, WA $65,663

Moses Lake, WA $65,373

Okanogan, WA $65,403

Omak, WA $65,464

Orondo, WA $65,502

Oroville, WA $65,543

Palisades, WA $65,307

Pateros, WA $65,456

Peshastin, WA $65,635

Quincy, WA $65,588

Riverside, WA $65,448

Rock Island, WA $65,470

Soap Lake, WA $65,255

Stehekin, WA $65,532

Stratford, WA $65,092

Tonasket, WA $65,484

Twisp, WA $65,546

Warden, WA $65,621

Waterville, WA $65,321

Wauconda, WA $65,407

Wilson Creek, WA $65,027

Winthrop, WA $65,567

Yakima, WA $64,988

Brownstown, WA $64,988

Buena, WA $65,180

Cle Elum, WA $66,071

Cowiche, WA $64,988

Easton, WA $67,119

Ellensburg, WA $65,055

Naches, WA $66,043

Grandview, WA $66,730

Granger, WA $65,975

Harrah, WA $64,988

Kittitas, WA $65,045

Mabton, WA $66,062

Moxee, WA $65,197

Outlook, WA $65,972

Parker, WA $65,007

Ronald, WA $66,421

Roslyn, WA $66,341

Selah, WA $64,988

South Cle Elum, WA $66,372

Sunnyside, WA $67,011

Thorp, WA $65,274

Tieton, WA $64,988

Toppenish, WA $65,822

Vantage, WA $65,671

Wapato, WA $65,035

White Swan, WA $65,149

Zillah, WA $65,276

Airway Heights, WA $65,893

Chattaroy, WA $65,811

Cheney, WA $65,804

Colbert, WA $65,864

Deer Park, WA $65,796

Edwall, WA $65,719

Elk, WA $65,672

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $65,884

Fairfield, WA $65,738

Ford, WA $65,750

Four Lakes, WA $65,884

Greenacres, WA $65,843

Lamont, WA $65,590

Latah, WA $65,636

Liberty Lake, WA $65,809

Marshall, WA $65,893

Mead, WA $65,816

Medical Lake, WA $65,853

Mica, WA $65,844

Newman Lake, WA $65,772

Nine Mile Falls, WA $65,858

Otis Orchards, WA $65,835

Reardan, WA $65,800

Rockford, WA $65,789

Spangle, WA $65,816

Sprague, WA $65,602

Tekoa, WA $65,538

Tumtum, WA $65,775

Valleyford, WA $65,866

Veradale, WA $65,880

Waverly, WA $65,716

Wellpinit, WA $65,670

Addy, WA $65,579

Albion, WA $65,495

Almira, WA $65,080

Belmont, WA $65,431

Benge, WA $65,389

Boyds, WA $65,419

Chewelah, WA $65,634

Clayton, WA $65,753

Colfax, WA $65,486

Colton, WA $65,057

Colville, WA $65,497

Coulee City, WA $65,126

Coulee Dam, WA $65,319

Creston, WA $65,325

Curlew, WA $65,451

Cusick, WA $65,226

Danville, WA $65,433

Davenport, WA $65,589

Electric City, WA $65,300

Elmer City, WA $65,471

Endicott, WA $65,522

Evans, WA $65,502

Farmington, WA $65,344

Fruitland, WA $65,566

Garfield, WA $65,400

Gifford, WA $65,514

Grand Coulee, WA $65,260

Harrington, WA $65,523

Hartline, WA $65,032

Hay, WA $65,321

Hunters, WA $65,525

Inchelium, WA $65,368

Ione, WA $65,038

Keller, WA $65,242

Kettle Falls, WA $65,462

Lacrosse, WA $65,389

Lamona, WA $65,305

Laurier, WA $65,415

Lincoln, WA $65,518

Loon Lake, WA $65,697

Malden, WA $65,701

Malo, WA $65,491

Marcus, WA $65,701

Metaline, WA $65,327

Metaline Falls, WA $64,949

Mohler, WA $65,471

Nespelem, WA $65,324

Newport, WA $65,429

Northport, WA $65,506

Oakesdale, WA $65,562

Odessa, WA $65,173

Orient, WA $65,399

Palouse, WA $65,292

Pullman, WA $65,254

Republic, WA $65,421

Rice, WA $65,484

Ritzville, WA $65,444

Rosalia, WA $65,721

Saint John, WA $65,581

Springdale, WA $65,669

Steptoe, WA $65,887

Thornton, WA $65,595

Uniontown, WA $64,994

Usk, WA $65,365

Valley, WA $65,641

Wilbur, WA $65,277

Spokane, WA $65,893

Pasco, WA $67,883

Benton City, WA $67,873

Beverly, WA $65,874

Bickleton, WA $65,697

Burbank, WA $68,124

College Place, WA $66,733

Connell, WA $66,525

Dayton, WA $65,426

Dixie, WA $66,043

Eltopia, WA $67,508

Hooper, WA $65,247

Kahlotus, WA $65,796

Kennewick, WA $68,523

Lind, WA $65,452

Mesa, WA $67,315

Othello, WA $66,203

Paterson, WA $67,090

Plymouth, WA $68,183

Pomeroy, WA $65,420

Prescott, WA $66,426

Mattawa, WA $66,367

Prosser, WA $67,210

Richland, WA $68,122

West Richland, WA $68,123

Roosevelt, WA $65,376

Royal City, WA $65,807

Starbuck, WA $65,610

Touchet, WA $67,434

Waitsburg, WA $65,849

Walla Walla, WA $66,441

Wallula, WA $67,959

Washtucna, WA $65,343

Anatone, WA $64,877

Asotin, WA $65,073

Clarkston, WA $65,224

ABE Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ABE Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 16% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 8% above the average. Conversely, ABE Instructor positions in Education typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view ABE Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ABE Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$75,680	$36.0	8%

ABE Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ABE Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$61,306

Average $70,074/year

$79,921

$5,109

Average $5,839/month

$6,660

$1,179

Average $1,348/week

$1,537

$29

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,921	$6,660	$1,537	$38
Average	$70,074	$5,839	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$61,306	$5,109	$1,179	$29

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