What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Faculty/Lab 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 Faculty/Lab Instructor?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,079 for beginners, reaching about $59,272 at mid-level, and approach $62,813 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor?

Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor roles are District of Columbia $65,911, California $65,661, Massachusetts $64,786. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,848; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,292; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,348; Adjunct Chemistry Instructor: $64,243; Adjunct Art Instructor: $63,571.

Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor Salary in Oregon

How much does an Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor in Oregon is $60,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,688
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,885 to $68,951
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,995

10% $45,995

50% (Median) $60,453

90% $76,688

Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,951	$5,746	$1,326	$33
Average	$60,453	$5,038	$1,163	$29
25th Percentile	$52,885	$4,407	$1,017	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Faculty/Lab 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 Faculty/Lab Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Faculty/Lab 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): $56,079
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,316
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,272
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,577
Expert (over 8 years): $62,813

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor	less than 1 year	$56,079
Early Career Level Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor	1-2 years	$56,316
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor	2-4 years	$59,272
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor	5-8 years	$62,577
Expert Level Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor	over 8 years	$62,813

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

District of Columbia: $65,911.
California: $65,661.
Massachusetts: $64,786.

District of Columbia $65,911 California $65,661 Massachusetts $64,786 Washington $64,548 New Jersey $64,524 Alaska $64,441 Connecticut $63,619 New York $63,286

Hawaii $62,221 Rhode Island $61,720 Maryland $61,381 Minnesota $60,917 Colorado $60,738 Illinois $60,679 Oregon $60,453 Delaware $60,286

New Hampshire $60,181 Virginia $59,947 Pennsylvania $59,262 Nevada $58,917 North Dakota $58,804 Michigan $58,625 Wisconsin $58,559 Vermont $58,428

Texas $58,065 Maine $58,042 Arizona $58,006 Ohio $57,964 Georgia $57,416 Indiana $57,143 Wyoming $57,089 Utah $57,006

Iowa $56,970 Kansas $56,684 Louisiana $56,601 North Carolina $56,571 Missouri $56,559 Florida $56,327 Montana $56,202 Nebraska $56,083

Kentucky $56,018 South Carolina $55,779 Tennessee $55,631 Idaho $55,571 New Mexico $55,137 Oklahoma $55,041 Alabama $54,690 South Dakota $54,101

Arkansas $53,779 West Virginia $53,607 Mississippi $53,089

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Faculty/Lab 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: $57,539
Aurora: $61,028
Beaverton: $62,257

Antelope, OR $57,539

Aurora, OR $61,028

Beaverton, OR $62,257

Beavercreek, OR $61,239

Boring, OR $61,635

Bridal Veil, OR $61,540

Brightwood, OR $60,580

Canby, OR $61,069

Cascade Locks, OR $59,713

Clackamas, OR $62,234

Clatskanie, OR $59,602

Colton, OR $60,597

Columbia City, OR $61,144

Corbett, OR $61,238

Donald, OR $60,702

Dufur, OR $57,853

Eagle Creek, OR $61,370

Estacada, OR $60,449

Fairview, OR $62,128

Gervais, OR $60,058

Gladstone, OR $62,212

Government Camp, OR $59,479

Grass Valley, OR $57,668

Gresham, OR $62,108

Hood River, OR $59,371

Hubbard, OR $60,392

Kent, OR $57,539

Lake Oswego, OR $62,363

Marylhurst, OR $62,282

Maupin, OR $57,607

Molalla, OR $60,092

Moro, OR $57,790

Mosier, OR $58,759

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $59,151

Mulino, OR $60,997

Odell, OR $59,236

Oregon City, OR $61,777

Rainier, OR $60,469

Rhododendron, OR $60,022

Rufus, OR $57,969

Saint Helens, OR $60,949

Warren, OR $61,289

Deer Island, OR $60,731

Sandy, OR $60,896

Scappoose, OR $61,206

Shaniko, OR $57,728

The Dalles, OR $58,173

Troutdale, OR $61,891

Tualatin, OR $62,074

Tygh Valley, OR $58,115

Vernonia, OR $60,282

Wasco, OR $57,838

Welches, OR $60,283

West Linn, OR $62,075

Wilsonville, OR $61,688

Woodburn, OR $60,188

Happy Valley, OR $62,319

Damascus, OR $62,007

Amity, OR $59,908

Arch Cape, OR $58,330

Astoria, OR $58,708

Banks, OR $61,110

Bay City, OR $58,575

Beaver, OR $58,873

Buxton, OR $60,739

Cannon Beach, OR $58,304

Carlton, OR $60,058

Cloverdale, OR $58,509

Cornelius, OR $61,567

Dayton, OR $60,097

Dundee, OR $60,581

Forest Grove, OR $61,078

Gales Creek, OR $60,397

Garibaldi, OR $58,580

Gaston, OR $60,762

Hammond, OR $58,042

Hebo, OR $58,699

Hillsboro, OR $61,737

Manning, OR $60,805

Lafayette, OR $60,170

Mcminnville, OR $59,876

Manzanita, OR $58,504

Nehalem, OR $58,659

Newberg, OR $61,121

North Plains, OR $61,454

Oceanside, OR $58,373

Pacific City, OR $58,512

Rockaway Beach, OR $58,501

Saint Paul, OR $60,360

Seaside, OR $58,824

Sherwood, OR $61,756

Tillamook, OR $58,915

Netarts, OR $58,428

Timber, OR $60,369

Tolovana Park, OR $58,313

Warrenton, OR $58,287

Wheeler, OR $58,653

Yamhill, OR $60,246

Neskowin, OR $58,482

Portland, OR $62,375

Salem, OR $60,107

Keizer, OR $60,119

Albany, OR $59,515

Alsea, OR $58,503

Aumsville, OR $59,992

Blodgett, OR $58,569

Brownsville, OR $58,893

Cascadia, OR $58,198

Corvallis, OR $59,373

Crabtree, OR $59,455

Crawfordsville, OR $58,863

Dallas, OR $59,808

Depoe Bay, OR $58,278

Detroit, OR $58,046

Eddyville, OR $58,256

Falls City, OR $59,515

Foster, OR $58,654

Gates, OR $59,165

Grand Ronde, OR $59,268

Halsey, OR $58,903

Idanha, OR $58,093

Independence, OR $60,032

Jefferson, OR $59,903

Lebanon, OR $58,952

Logsden, OR $58,501

Lyons, OR $59,290

Mill City, OR $59,295

Monmouth, OR $59,650

Mount Angel, OR $60,042

Neotsu, OR $58,551

Newport, OR $58,165

South Beach, OR $57,975

Lincoln City, OR $58,480

Otis, OR $58,595

Otter Rock, OR $58,175

Philomath, OR $58,777

Rickreall, OR $60,042

Rose Lodge, OR $58,653

Saint Benedict, OR $60,034

Scio, OR $59,555

Scotts Mills, OR $59,893

Seal Rock, OR $57,906

Shedd, OR $58,879

Sheridan, OR $59,674

Siletz, OR $58,392

Silverton, OR $59,911

Stayton, OR $59,747

Mehama, OR $59,588

Sublimity, OR $59,845

Sweet Home, OR $58,760

Gleneden Beach, OR $58,341

Tangent, OR $58,985

Tidewater, OR $58,115

Toledo, OR $58,183

Turner, OR $60,002

Waldport, OR $57,978

Willamina, OR $59,470

Eugene, OR $59,274

Agness, OR $57,378

Allegany, OR $57,447

Alvadore, OR $59,217

Azalea, OR $58,049

Bandon, OR $57,491

Blachly, OR $58,712

Blue River, OR $57,805

Broadbent, OR $57,403

Brookings, OR $57,736

Camas Valley, OR $57,435

Canyonville, OR $57,864

Cheshire, OR $58,931

Coos Bay, OR $57,464

Coquille, OR $57,468

Cottage Grove, OR $58,732

Crescent Lake, OR $57,544

Creswell, OR $59,080

Culp Creek, OR $58,486

Curtin, OR $58,689

Days Creek, OR $57,789

Deadwood, OR $58,469

Dexter, OR $58,910

Dillard, OR $57,618

Dorena, OR $58,310

Drain, OR $58,477

Elkton, OR $58,065

Elmira, OR $59,009

Fall Creek, OR $58,832

Florence, OR $58,014

Gardiner, OR $57,542

Glendale, OR $57,928

Glide, OR $57,682

Gold Beach, OR $57,562

Harrisburg, OR $59,126

Idleyld Park, OR $57,542

Junction City, OR $59,087

Lakeside, OR $57,561

Langlois, OR $57,435

Lorane, OR $58,847

Lowell, OR $58,825

Mapleton, OR $58,137

Marcola, OR $59,010

Pleasant Hill, OR $59,168

Monroe, OR $58,824

Myrtle Creek, OR $57,624

Myrtle Point, OR $57,425

North Bend, OR $57,466

Noti, OR $58,811

Oakland, OR $57,975

Oakridge, OR $58,242

Ophir, OR $57,556

Port Orford, OR $57,477

Powers, OR $57,465

Reedsport, OR $57,872

Riddle, OR $57,742

Roseburg, OR $57,701

Scottsburg, OR $57,770

Springfield, OR $59,155

Sixes, OR $57,428

Sutherlin, OR $58,005

Swisshome, OR $58,201

Tenmile, OR $57,493

Thurston, OR $59,182

Tiller, OR $57,840

Umpqua, OR $57,653

Veneta, OR $58,958

Vida, OR $58,509

Walterville, OR $58,786

Walton, OR $58,593

Wedderburn, OR $57,596

Westfir, OR $58,436

Westlake, OR $57,849

Wilbur, OR $57,755

Winchester, OR $57,759

Winston, OR $57,504

Wolf Creek, OR $58,034

Yachats, OR $57,989

Yoncalla, OR $58,315

Medford, OR $59,012

Central Point, OR $58,929

White City, OR $58,558

Ashland, OR $58,584

Butte Falls, OR $58,208

Cave Junction, OR $58,043

Eagle Point, OR $58,683

Gold Hill, OR $58,789

Grants Pass, OR $58,327

Jacksonville, OR $58,682

Kerby, OR $58,133

Merlin, OR $57,951

Murphy, OR $58,550

O Brien, OR $58,014

Phoenix, OR $58,993

Prospect, OR $58,061

Rogue River, OR $58,523

Selma, OR $57,989

Shady Cove, OR $58,602

Talent, OR $58,881

Trail, OR $58,154

Wilderville, OR $58,111

Williams, OR $58,500

Klamath Falls, OR $58,050

Crater Lake, OR $57,427

Adel, OR $57,722

Beatty, OR $57,575

Bly, OR $57,631

Bonanza, OR $57,680

Chiloquin, OR $57,674

Dairy, OR $57,648

Fort Klamath, OR $57,655

Keno, OR $58,074

Lakeview, OR $57,770

Malin, OR $57,754

Merrill, OR $57,778

Midland, OR $57,840

New Pine Creek, OR $57,900

Paisley, OR $57,628

Plush, OR $57,695

Silver Lake, OR $57,608

Sprague River, OR $57,623

Summer Lake, OR $57,553

Christmas Valley, OR $57,649

Bend, OR $57,783

Fields, OR $57,710

Ashwood, OR $57,525

Brothers, OR $57,579

Burns, OR $57,719

Princeton, OR $57,610

Diamond, OR $57,572

Camp Sherman, OR $57,615

Chemult, OR $57,574

Crane, OR $57,673

Crescent, OR $57,544

Culver, OR $57,659

Fort Rock, OR $57,615

Frenchglen, OR $57,567

Gilchrist, OR $57,655

Hines, OR $57,731

La Pine, OR $57,718

Madras, OR $57,699

Mitchell, OR $57,571

Paulina, OR $57,594

Post, OR $57,568

Powell Butte, OR $57,705

Prineville, OR $57,708

Redmond, OR $57,789

Riley, OR $57,564

Sisters, OR $57,617

Terrebonne, OR $57,731

Warm Springs, OR $57,627

Pendleton, OR $59,566

Adams, OR $58,398

Arlington, OR $57,734

Athena, OR $59,698

Baker City, OR $57,769

Bates, OR $57,609

Boardman, OR $59,300

Bridgeport, OR $57,621

Canyon City, OR $57,702

Condon, OR $57,597

Cove, OR $57,709

Dayville, OR $57,639

Echo, OR $59,735

Elgin, OR $57,721

Enterprise, OR $57,587

Fossil, OR $57,606

Haines, OR $57,734

Halfway, OR $57,609

Helix, OR $61,105

Heppner, OR $57,634

Hereford, OR $57,646

Hermiston, OR $61,437

Lexington, OR $58,693

Oxbow, OR $57,348

Imbler, OR $57,752

Imnaha, OR $57,205

Ione, OR $57,719

Irrigon, OR $61,034

John Day, OR $57,795

Joseph, OR $57,520

Kimberly, OR $57,622

La Grande, OR $57,787

Long Creek, OR $57,632

Lostine, OR $57,658

Meacham, OR $57,734

Mikkalo, OR $57,805

Milton Freewater, OR $59,144

Monument, OR $57,619

Mount Vernon, OR $57,698

North Powder, OR $57,709

Pilot Rock, OR $57,921

Prairie City, OR $57,740

Richland, OR $57,551

Seneca, OR $57,705

Spray, OR $57,618

Stanfield, OR $61,276

Summerville, OR $57,728

Sumpter, OR $57,680

Ukiah, OR $57,623

Umatilla, OR $61,731

Union, OR $57,721

Unity, OR $57,710

Wallowa, OR $57,737

Weston, OR $58,556

Adrian, OR $56,756

Arock, OR $57,362

Brogan, OR $57,597

Drewsey, OR $57,668

Durkee, OR $57,557

Harper, OR $57,434

Huntington, OR $57,602

Ironside, OR $57,627

Jamieson, OR $57,444

Jordan Valley, OR $57,372

Juntura, OR $57,626

Nyssa, OR $57,033

Ontario, OR $57,156

Riverside, OR $57,568

Vale, OR $57,460

Westfall, OR $57,644

Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$66,498	$32.0	10%

Adjunct Faculty/Lab Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Faculty/Lab 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.

$52,885

Average $60,453/year

$68,951

$4,407

Average $5,038/month

$5,746

$1,017

Average $1,163/week

$1,326

$25

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,951	$5,746	$1,326	$33
Average	$60,453	$5,038	$1,163	$29
25th Percentile	$52,885	$4,407	$1,017	$25

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