What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Culinary 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 Adjunct Culinary Instructor?

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

How does experience change An Adjunct Culinary Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Culinary Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,478 for beginners, reaching about $64,978 at mid-level, and approach $68,860 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Culinary Instructor?

Adjunct Culinary Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Culinary Instructor roles are District of Columbia $72,256, California $71,982, Massachusetts $71,023. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Culinary Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Culinary Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,848; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,292; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,348; Adjunct Art Instructor: $63,571; Adjunct Assistant Instructor: $63,242.

Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salary in Oregon

How much does an Adjunct Culinary Instructor make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Culinary Instructor in Oregon is $66,272 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,976 to $75,588
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,423

10% $50,423

50% (Median) $66,272

90% $84,069

Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,588	$6,299	$1,454	$36
Average	$66,272	$5,523	$1,274	$32
25th Percentile	$57,976	$4,831	$1,115	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Culinary 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 Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Culinary 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): $61,478
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,737
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,978
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,601
Expert (over 8 years): $68,860

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Culinary Instructor	less than 1 year	$61,478
Early Career Level Adjunct Culinary Instructor	1-2 years	$61,737
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Culinary Instructor	2-4 years	$64,978
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Culinary Instructor	5-8 years	$68,601
Expert Level Adjunct Culinary Instructor	over 8 years	$68,860

How Do Adjunct Culinary 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 Adjunct Culinary Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,256.
California: $71,982.
Massachusetts: $71,023.

District of Columbia $72,256 California $71,982 Massachusetts $71,023 Washington $70,762 New Jersey $70,736 Alaska $70,644 Connecticut $69,744 New York $69,378

Hawaii $68,210 Rhode Island $67,662 Maryland $67,290 Minnesota $66,781 Colorado $66,585 Illinois $66,520 Oregon $66,272 Delaware $66,089

New Hampshire $65,974 Virginia $65,717 Pennsylvania $64,967 Nevada $64,588 North Dakota $64,464 Michigan $64,269 Wisconsin $64,197 Vermont $64,053

Texas $63,655 Maine $63,629 Arizona $63,590 Ohio $63,544 Georgia $62,944 Indiana $62,644 Wyoming $62,585 Utah $62,493

Iowa $62,454 Kansas $62,141 Louisiana $62,050 North Carolina $62,017 Missouri $62,004 Florida $61,749 Montana $61,612 Nebraska $61,482

Kentucky $61,410 South Carolina $61,149 Tennessee $60,986 Idaho $60,921 New Mexico $60,444 Oklahoma $60,340 Alabama $59,955 South Dakota $59,309

Arkansas $58,956 West Virginia $58,767 Mississippi $58,199

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Culinary 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:

Antelope: $63,078
Aurora: $66,903
Beaverton: $68,251

Antelope, OR $63,078

Aurora, OR $66,903

Beaverton, OR $68,251

Beavercreek, OR $67,134

Boring, OR $67,568

Bridal Veil, OR $67,464

Brightwood, OR $66,412

Canby, OR $66,947

Cascade Locks, OR $65,461

Clackamas, OR $68,225

Clatskanie, OR $65,340

Colton, OR $66,431

Columbia City, OR $67,030

Corbett, OR $67,133

Donald, OR $66,545

Dufur, OR $63,422

Eagle Creek, OR $67,278

Estacada, OR $66,268

Fairview, OR $68,108

Gervais, OR $65,839

Gladstone, OR $68,201

Government Camp, OR $65,204

Grass Valley, OR $63,220

Gresham, OR $68,087

Hood River, OR $65,087

Hubbard, OR $66,206

Kent, OR $63,078

Lake Oswego, OR $68,366

Marylhurst, OR $68,278

Maupin, OR $63,153

Molalla, OR $65,877

Moro, OR $63,353

Mosier, OR $64,416

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $64,845

Mulino, OR $66,869

Odell, OR $64,938

Oregon City, OR $67,724

Rainier, OR $66,290

Rhododendron, OR $65,800

Rufus, OR $63,549

Saint Helens, OR $66,816

Warren, OR $67,189

Deer Island, OR $66,577

Sandy, OR $66,758

Scappoose, OR $67,098

Shaniko, OR $63,286

The Dalles, OR $63,773

Troutdale, OR $67,849

Tualatin, OR $68,050

Tygh Valley, OR $63,709

Vernonia, OR $66,085

Wasco, OR $63,406

Welches, OR $66,086

West Linn, OR $68,050

Wilsonville, OR $67,626

Woodburn, OR $65,982

Happy Valley, OR $68,318

Damascus, OR $67,977

Amity, OR $65,676

Arch Cape, OR $63,945

Astoria, OR $64,359

Banks, OR $66,993

Bay City, OR $64,214

Beaver, OR $64,541

Buxton, OR $66,586

Cannon Beach, OR $63,917

Carlton, OR $65,840

Cloverdale, OR $64,142

Cornelius, OR $67,494

Dayton, OR $65,882

Dundee, OR $66,413

Forest Grove, OR $66,957

Gales Creek, OR $66,211

Garibaldi, OR $64,220

Gaston, OR $66,611

Hammond, OR $63,630

Hebo, OR $64,350

Hillsboro, OR $67,680

Manning, OR $66,658

Lafayette, OR $65,963

Mcminnville, OR $65,640

Manzanita, OR $64,135

Nehalem, OR $64,306

Newberg, OR $67,005

North Plains, OR $67,370

Oceanside, OR $63,992

Pacific City, OR $64,145

Rockaway Beach, OR $64,133

Saint Paul, OR $66,170

Seaside, OR $64,487

Sherwood, OR $67,701

Tillamook, OR $64,586

Netarts, OR $64,053

Timber, OR $66,180

Tolovana Park, OR $63,927

Warrenton, OR $63,899

Wheeler, OR $64,299

Yamhill, OR $66,046

Neskowin, OR $64,112

Portland, OR $68,380

Salem, OR $65,894

Keizer, OR $65,906

Albany, OR $65,244

Alsea, OR $64,135

Aumsville, OR $65,768

Blodgett, OR $64,207

Brownsville, OR $64,562

Cascadia, OR $63,800

Corvallis, OR $65,089

Crabtree, OR $65,178

Crawfordsville, OR $64,530

Dallas, OR $65,565

Depoe Bay, OR $63,888

Detroit, OR $63,634

Eddyville, OR $63,865

Falls City, OR $65,244

Foster, OR $64,301

Gates, OR $64,861

Grand Ronde, OR $64,974

Halsey, OR $64,573

Idanha, OR $63,685

Independence, OR $65,811

Jefferson, OR $65,670

Lebanon, OR $64,627

Logsden, OR $64,133

Lyons, OR $64,998

Mill City, OR $65,003

Monmouth, OR $65,392

Mount Angel, OR $65,822

Neotsu, OR $64,188

Newport, OR $63,764

South Beach, OR $63,556

Lincoln City, OR $64,109

Otis, OR $64,235

Otter Rock, OR $63,776

Philomath, OR $64,435

Rickreall, OR $65,822

Rose Lodge, OR $64,299

Saint Benedict, OR $65,813

Scio, OR $65,289

Scotts Mills, OR $65,659

Seal Rock, OR $63,481

Shedd, OR $64,547

Sheridan, OR $65,419

Siletz, OR $64,013

Silverton, OR $65,678

Stayton, OR $65,499

Mehama, OR $65,324

Sublimity, OR $65,606

Sweet Home, OR $64,417

Gleneden Beach, OR $63,957

Tangent, OR $64,663

Tidewater, OR $63,710

Toledo, OR $63,784

Turner, OR $65,778

Waldport, OR $63,559

Willamina, OR $65,195

Eugene, OR $64,980

Agness, OR $62,901

Allegany, OR $62,977

Alvadore, OR $64,917

Azalea, OR $63,637

Bandon, OR $63,026

Blachly, OR $64,364

Blue River, OR $63,369

Broadbent, OR $62,929

Brookings, OR $63,294

Camas Valley, OR $62,964

Canyonville, OR $63,435

Cheshire, OR $64,604

Coos Bay, OR $62,996

Coquille, OR $63,001

Cottage Grove, OR $64,386

Crescent Lake, OR $63,084

Creswell, OR $64,767

Culp Creek, OR $64,116

Curtin, OR $64,338

Days Creek, OR $63,352

Deadwood, OR $64,098

Dexter, OR $64,581

Dillard, OR $63,165

Dorena, OR $63,923

Drain, OR $64,106

Elkton, OR $63,655

Elmira, OR $64,689

Fall Creek, OR $64,495

Florence, OR $63,598

Gardiner, OR $63,081

Glendale, OR $63,504

Glide, OR $63,235

Gold Beach, OR $63,103

Harrisburg, OR $64,817

Idleyld Park, OR $63,081

Junction City, OR $64,775

Lakeside, OR $63,102

Langlois, OR $62,964

Lorane, OR $64,512

Lowell, OR $64,488

Mapleton, OR $63,733

Marcola, OR $64,690

Pleasant Hill, OR $64,864

Monroe, OR $64,487

Myrtle Creek, OR $63,171

Myrtle Point, OR $62,954

North Bend, OR $62,998

Noti, OR $64,473

Oakland, OR $63,557

Oakridge, OR $63,849

Ophir, OR $63,096

Port Orford, OR $63,010

Powers, OR $62,997

Reedsport, OR $63,443

Riddle, OR $63,300

Roseburg, OR $63,256

Scottsburg, OR $63,331

Springfield, OR $64,849

Sixes, OR $62,957

Sutherlin, OR $63,589

Swisshome, OR $63,804

Tenmile, OR $63,027

Thurston, OR $64,879

Tiller, OR $63,408

Umpqua, OR $63,203

Veneta, OR $64,634

Vida, OR $64,142

Walterville, OR $64,445

Walton, OR $64,233

Wedderburn, OR $63,140

Westfir, OR $64,061

Westlake, OR $63,418

Wilbur, OR $63,315

Winchester, OR $63,320

Winston, OR $63,040

Wolf Creek, OR $63,621

Yachats, OR $63,572

Yoncalla, OR $63,929

Medford, OR $64,693

Central Point, OR $64,602

White City, OR $64,195

Ashland, OR $64,224

Butte Falls, OR $63,811

Cave Junction, OR $63,630

Eagle Point, OR $64,332

Gold Hill, OR $64,449

Grants Pass, OR $63,942

Jacksonville, OR $64,331

Kerby, OR $63,729

Merlin, OR $63,530

Murphy, OR $64,186

O Brien, OR $63,599

Phoenix, OR $64,673

Prospect, OR $63,651

Rogue River, OR $64,157

Selma, OR $63,571

Shady Cove, OR $64,243

Talent, OR $64,549

Trail, OR $63,752

Wilderville, OR $63,705

Williams, OR $64,131

Klamath Falls, OR $63,639

Crater Lake, OR $62,955

Adel, OR $63,279

Beatty, OR $63,118

Bly, OR $63,179

Bonanza, OR $63,232

Chiloquin, OR $63,226

Dairy, OR $63,198

Fort Klamath, OR $63,205

Keno, OR $63,664

Lakeview, OR $63,331

Malin, OR $63,314

Merrill, OR $63,341

Midland, OR $63,408

New Pine Creek, OR $63,474

Paisley, OR $63,176

Plush, OR $63,249

Silver Lake, OR $63,153

Sprague River, OR $63,170

Summer Lake, OR $63,093

Christmas Valley, OR $63,199

Bend, OR $63,345

Fields, OR $63,265

Ashwood, OR $63,063

Brothers, OR $63,122

Burns, OR $63,275

Princeton, OR $63,156

Diamond, OR $63,114

Camp Sherman, OR $63,162

Chemult, OR $63,116

Crane, OR $63,225

Crescent, OR $63,083

Culver, OR $63,210

Fort Rock, OR $63,162

Frenchglen, OR $63,108

Gilchrist, OR $63,205

Hines, OR $63,288

La Pine, OR $63,274

Madras, OR $63,254

Mitchell, OR $63,113

Paulina, OR $63,138

Post, OR $63,110

Powell Butte, OR $63,260

Prineville, OR $63,263

Redmond, OR $63,352

Riley, OR $63,106

Sisters, OR $63,163

Terrebonne, OR $63,288

Warm Springs, OR $63,174

Pendleton, OR $65,300

Adams, OR $64,019

Arlington, OR $63,292

Athena, OR $65,445

Baker City, OR $63,330

Bates, OR $63,155

Boardman, OR $65,009

Bridgeport, OR $63,168

Canyon City, OR $63,256

Condon, OR $63,142

Cove, OR $63,265

Dayville, OR $63,188

Echo, OR $65,485

Elgin, OR $63,277

Enterprise, OR $63,131

Fossil, OR $63,152

Haines, OR $63,292

Halfway, OR $63,155

Helix, OR $66,987

Heppner, OR $63,182

Hereford, OR $63,196

Hermiston, OR $67,351

Lexington, OR $64,344

Oxbow, OR $62,869

Imbler, OR $63,312

Imnaha, OR $62,712

Ione, OR $63,275

Irrigon, OR $66,909

John Day, OR $63,359

Joseph, OR $63,057

Kimberly, OR $63,169

La Grande, OR $63,350

Long Creek, OR $63,180

Lostine, OR $63,209

Meacham, OR $63,292

Mikkalo, OR $63,370

Milton Freewater, OR $64,838

Monument, OR $63,166

Mount Vernon, OR $63,252

North Powder, OR $63,265

Pilot Rock, OR $63,497

Prairie City, OR $63,299

Richland, OR $63,091

Seneca, OR $63,260

Spray, OR $63,164

Stanfield, OR $67,175

Summerville, OR $63,285

Sumpter, OR $63,232

Ukiah, OR $63,170

Umatilla, OR $67,674

Union, OR $63,278

Unity, OR $63,265

Wallowa, OR $63,296

Weston, OR $64,193

Adrian, OR $62,219

Arock, OR $62,884

Brogan, OR $63,141

Drewsey, OR $63,220

Durkee, OR $63,098

Harper, OR $62,963

Huntington, OR $63,147

Ironside, OR $63,174

Jamieson, OR $62,974

Jordan Valley, OR $62,895

Juntura, OR $63,173

Nyssa, OR $62,523

Ontario, OR $62,659

Riverside, OR $63,110

Vale, OR $62,991

Westfall, OR $63,193

Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Culinary 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, Adjunct Culinary Instructor positions in Education typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Culinary Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adjunct Culinary Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$71,574	$34.0	8%

Adjunct Culinary Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Culinary 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.

$57,976

Average $66,272/year

$75,588

$4,831

Average $5,523/month

$6,299

$1,115

Average $1,274/week

$1,454

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,588	$6,299	$1,454	$36
Average	$66,272	$5,523	$1,274	$32
25th Percentile	$57,976	$4,831	$1,115	$28

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