What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Instructor, Design'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 Instructor, Design?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Instructor, Design roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Instructor, Design's salary?

An Adjunct Instructor, Design's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,518 for beginners, reaching about $93,074 at mid-level, and approach $140,932 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Instructor, Design?

Adjunct Instructor, Design salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Instructor, Design roles are District of Columbia $74,876, California $74,592, Massachusetts $73,597. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Instructor, Design roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Instructor, Design 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 Instructor, Design Salary in Oregon

How much does an Adjunct Instructor, Design make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor, Design in Oregon is $68,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,276
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,992 to $74,224
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,819

10% $57,819

50% (Median) $68,674

90% $79,276

Adjunct Instructor, Design Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,224	$6,185	$1,427	$36
Average	$68,674	$5,723	$1,321	$33
25th Percentile	$62,992	$5,249	$1,211	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Instructor, Design Salaries

An Adjunct Instructor, Design'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 Instructor, Design Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Instructor, Design'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): $67,518
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,872
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,074
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,284
Expert (over 8 years): $140,932

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Adjunct Instructor, Design	less than 1 year	$67,518
CAD Drafter II	1-2 years	$76,872
CAD Drafter III	2-4 years	$93,074
CAD Drafter IV	5-8 years	$120,284
CAD Drafter V	over 8 years	$140,932

How Do Adjunct Instructor, Design 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 Instructor, Designs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,876.
California: $74,592.
Massachusetts: $73,597.

District of Columbia $74,876 California $74,592 Massachusetts $73,597 Washington $73,327 New Jersey $73,300 Alaska $73,205 Connecticut $72,272 New York $71,893

Hawaii $70,683 Rhode Island $70,115 Maryland $69,729 Minnesota $69,202 Colorado $68,999 Illinois $68,931 Oregon $68,674 Delaware $68,485

New Hampshire $68,366 Virginia $68,099 Pennsylvania $67,322 Nevada $66,930 North Dakota $66,801 Michigan $66,598 Wisconsin $66,524 Vermont $66,375

Texas $65,962 Maine $65,935 Arizona $65,895 Ohio $65,848 Georgia $65,225 Indiana $64,914 Wyoming $64,853 Utah $64,759

Iowa $64,718 Kansas $64,394 Louisiana $64,299 North Carolina $64,265 Missouri $64,252 Florida $63,988 Montana $63,846 Nebraska $63,711

Kentucky $63,636 South Carolina $63,366 Tennessee $63,197 Idaho $63,129 New Mexico $62,635 Oklahoma $62,527 Alabama $62,128 South Dakota $61,459

Arkansas $61,093 West Virginia $60,897 Mississippi $60,309

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Instructor, Design

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: $65,365
Aurora: $69,328
Beaverton: $70,725

Antelope, OR $65,365

Aurora, OR $69,328

Beaverton, OR $70,725

Beavercreek, OR $69,568

Boring, OR $70,017

Bridal Veil, OR $69,909

Brightwood, OR $68,819

Canby, OR $69,374

Cascade Locks, OR $67,834

Clackamas, OR $70,698

Clatskanie, OR $67,709

Colton, OR $68,839

Columbia City, OR $69,459

Corbett, OR $69,566

Donald, OR $68,958

Dufur, OR $65,721

Eagle Creek, OR $69,716

Estacada, OR $68,670

Fairview, OR $70,577

Gervais, OR $68,226

Gladstone, OR $70,673

Government Camp, OR $67,568

Grass Valley, OR $65,511

Gresham, OR $70,555

Hood River, OR $67,446

Hubbard, OR $68,606

Kent, OR $65,364

Lake Oswego, OR $70,844

Marylhurst, OR $70,753

Maupin, OR $65,442

Molalla, OR $68,265

Moro, OR $65,649

Mosier, OR $66,751

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $67,196

Mulino, OR $69,293

Odell, OR $67,292

Oregon City, OR $70,179

Rainier, OR $68,693

Rhododendron, OR $68,185

Rufus, OR $65,853

Saint Helens, OR $69,238

Warren, OR $69,624

Deer Island, OR $68,991

Sandy, OR $69,178

Scappoose, OR $69,530

Shaniko, OR $65,580

The Dalles, OR $66,084

Troutdale, OR $70,308

Tualatin, OR $70,516

Tygh Valley, OR $66,019

Vernonia, OR $68,480

Wasco, OR $65,704

Welches, OR $68,482

West Linn, OR $70,517

Wilsonville, OR $70,078

Woodburn, OR $68,373

Happy Valley, OR $70,794

Damascus, OR $70,441

Amity, OR $68,056

Arch Cape, OR $66,263

Astoria, OR $66,692

Banks, OR $69,422

Bay City, OR $66,541

Beaver, OR $66,880

Buxton, OR $69,000

Cannon Beach, OR $66,234

Carlton, OR $68,227

Cloverdale, OR $66,467

Cornelius, OR $69,940

Dayton, OR $68,271

Dundee, OR $68,820

Forest Grove, OR $69,384

Gales Creek, OR $68,611

Garibaldi, OR $66,547

Gaston, OR $69,026

Hammond, OR $65,936

Hebo, OR $66,683

Hillsboro, OR $70,133

Manning, OR $69,075

Lafayette, OR $68,354

Mcminnville, OR $68,020

Manzanita, OR $66,460

Nehalem, OR $66,637

Newberg, OR $69,434

North Plains, OR $69,812

Oceanside, OR $66,312

Pacific City, OR $66,470

Rockaway Beach, OR $66,458

Saint Paul, OR $68,569

Seaside, OR $66,824

Sherwood, OR $70,155

Tillamook, OR $66,928

Netarts, OR $66,374

Timber, OR $68,579

Tolovana Park, OR $66,244

Warrenton, OR $66,215

Wheeler, OR $66,630

Yamhill, OR $68,440

Neskowin, OR $66,436

Portland, OR $70,859

Salem, OR $68,282

Keizer, OR $68,295

Albany, OR $67,609

Alsea, OR $66,460

Aumsville, OR $68,152

Blodgett, OR $66,535

Brownsville, OR $66,903

Cascadia, OR $66,113

Corvallis, OR $67,448

Crabtree, OR $67,541

Crawfordsville, OR $66,869

Dallas, OR $67,942

Depoe Bay, OR $66,204

Detroit, OR $65,940

Eddyville, OR $66,180

Falls City, OR $67,609

Foster, OR $66,631

Gates, OR $67,212

Grand Ronde, OR $67,329

Halsey, OR $66,914

Idanha, OR $65,994

Independence, OR $68,196

Jefferson, OR $68,050

Lebanon, OR $66,970

Logsden, OR $66,458

Lyons, OR $67,354

Mill City, OR $67,360

Monmouth, OR $67,763

Mount Angel, OR $68,208

Neotsu, OR $66,514

Newport, OR $66,075

South Beach, OR $65,860

Lincoln City, OR $66,433

Otis, OR $66,564

Otter Rock, OR $66,088

Philomath, OR $66,771

Rickreall, OR $68,208

Rose Lodge, OR $66,630

Saint Benedict, OR $68,199

Scio, OR $67,655

Scotts Mills, OR $68,039

Seal Rock, OR $65,782

Shedd, OR $66,886

Sheridan, OR $67,790

Siletz, OR $66,333

Silverton, OR $68,059

Stayton, OR $67,873

Mehama, OR $67,692

Sublimity, OR $67,984

Sweet Home, OR $66,752

Gleneden Beach, OR $66,276

Tangent, OR $67,007

Tidewater, OR $66,019

Toledo, OR $66,096

Turner, OR $68,162

Waldport, OR $65,863

Willamina, OR $67,558

Eugene, OR $67,335

Agness, OR $65,181

Allegany, OR $65,260

Alvadore, OR $67,270

Azalea, OR $65,944

Bandon, OR $65,311

Blachly, OR $66,697

Blue River, OR $65,666

Broadbent, OR $65,210

Brookings, OR $65,588

Camas Valley, OR $65,246

Canyonville, OR $65,734

Cheshire, OR $66,946

Coos Bay, OR $65,279

Coquille, OR $65,284

Cottage Grove, OR $66,720

Crescent Lake, OR $65,371

Creswell, OR $67,115

Culp Creek, OR $66,440

Curtin, OR $66,671

Days Creek, OR $65,648

Deadwood, OR $66,421

Dexter, OR $66,922

Dillard, OR $65,455

Dorena, OR $66,240

Drain, OR $66,430

Elkton, OR $65,962

Elmira, OR $67,034

Fall Creek, OR $66,833

Florence, OR $65,904

Gardiner, OR $65,368

Glendale, OR $65,806

Glide, OR $65,527

Gold Beach, OR $65,390

Harrisburg, OR $67,167

Idleyld Park, OR $65,368

Junction City, OR $67,123

Lakeside, OR $65,389

Langlois, OR $65,246

Lorane, OR $66,850

Lowell, OR $66,825

Mapleton, OR $66,044

Marcola, OR $67,035

Pleasant Hill, OR $67,215

Monroe, OR $66,824

Myrtle Creek, OR $65,461

Myrtle Point, OR $65,236

North Bend, OR $65,282

Noti, OR $66,810

Oakland, OR $65,860

Oakridge, OR $66,163

Ophir, OR $65,384

Port Orford, OR $65,294

Powers, OR $65,280

Reedsport, OR $65,743

Riddle, OR $65,595

Roseburg, OR $65,549

Scottsburg, OR $65,627

Springfield, OR $67,200

Sixes, OR $65,239

Sutherlin, OR $65,894

Swisshome, OR $66,117

Tenmile, OR $65,312

Thurston, OR $67,230

Tiller, OR $65,707

Umpqua, OR $65,494

Veneta, OR $66,977

Vida, OR $66,467

Walterville, OR $66,781

Walton, OR $66,562

Wedderburn, OR $65,429

Westfir, OR $66,383

Westlake, OR $65,717

Wilbur, OR $65,610

Winchester, OR $65,615

Winston, OR $65,325

Wolf Creek, OR $65,927

Yachats, OR $65,876

Yoncalla, OR $66,246

Medford, OR $67,038

Central Point, OR $66,944

White City, OR $66,522

Ashland, OR $66,552

Butte Falls, OR $66,124

Cave Junction, OR $65,937

Eagle Point, OR $66,664

Gold Hill, OR $66,785

Grants Pass, OR $66,260

Jacksonville, OR $66,663

Kerby, OR $66,040

Merlin, OR $65,833

Murphy, OR $66,513

O Brien, OR $65,904

Phoenix, OR $67,017

Prospect, OR $65,958

Rogue River, OR $66,483

Selma, OR $65,875

Shady Cove, OR $66,572

Talent, OR $66,889

Trail, OR $66,063

Wilderville, OR $66,014

Williams, OR $66,456

Klamath Falls, OR $65,946

Crater Lake, OR $65,237

Adel, OR $65,573

Beatty, OR $65,406

Bly, OR $65,469

Bonanza, OR $65,524

Chiloquin, OR $65,518

Dairy, OR $65,488

Fort Klamath, OR $65,496

Keno, OR $65,972

Lakeview, OR $65,627

Malin, OR $65,609

Merrill, OR $65,637

Midland, OR $65,707

New Pine Creek, OR $65,774

Paisley, OR $65,466

Plush, OR $65,542

Silver Lake, OR $65,442

Sprague River, OR $65,460

Summer Lake, OR $65,380

Christmas Valley, OR $65,490

Bend, OR $65,641

Fields, OR $65,559

Ashwood, OR $65,349

Brothers, OR $65,410

Burns, OR $65,569

Princeton, OR $65,445

Diamond, OR $65,402

Camp Sherman, OR $65,451

Chemult, OR $65,404

Crane, OR $65,517

Crescent, OR $65,370

Culver, OR $65,501

Fort Rock, OR $65,451

Frenchglen, OR $65,396

Gilchrist, OR $65,497

Hines, OR $65,582

La Pine, OR $65,568

Madras, OR $65,547

Mitchell, OR $65,401

Paulina, OR $65,427

Post, OR $65,397

Powell Butte, OR $65,553

Prineville, OR $65,556

Redmond, OR $65,649

Riley, OR $65,393

Sisters, OR $65,453

Terrebonne, OR $65,582

Warm Springs, OR $65,464

Pendleton, OR $67,667

Adams, OR $66,340

Arlington, OR $65,586

Athena, OR $67,817

Baker City, OR $65,626

Bates, OR $65,444

Boardman, OR $67,365

Bridgeport, OR $65,457

Canyon City, OR $65,549

Condon, OR $65,431

Cove, OR $65,558

Dayville, OR $65,478

Echo, OR $67,859

Elgin, OR $65,571

Enterprise, OR $65,419

Fossil, OR $65,441

Haines, OR $65,586

Halfway, OR $65,444

Helix, OR $69,415

Heppner, OR $65,472

Hereford, OR $65,486

Hermiston, OR $69,793

Lexington, OR $66,676

Oxbow, OR $65,148

Imbler, OR $65,607

Imnaha, OR $64,985

Ione, OR $65,569

Irrigon, OR $69,334

John Day, OR $65,655

Joseph, OR $65,343

Kimberly, OR $65,459

La Grande, OR $65,646

Long Creek, OR $65,470

Lostine, OR $65,500

Meacham, OR $65,586

Mikkalo, OR $65,667

Milton Freewater, OR $67,188

Monument, OR $65,456

Mount Vernon, OR $65,545

North Powder, OR $65,558

Pilot Rock, OR $65,798

Prairie City, OR $65,593

Richland, OR $65,378

Seneca, OR $65,553

Spray, OR $65,454

Stanfield, OR $69,610

Summerville, OR $65,579

Sumpter, OR $65,524

Ukiah, OR $65,460

Umatilla, OR $70,127

Union, OR $65,572

Unity, OR $65,559

Wallowa, OR $65,590

Weston, OR $66,520

Adrian, OR $64,475

Arock, OR $65,164

Brogan, OR $65,430

Drewsey, OR $65,511

Durkee, OR $65,385

Harper, OR $65,245

Huntington, OR $65,436

Ironside, OR $65,464

Jamieson, OR $65,256

Jordan Valley, OR $65,175

Juntura, OR $65,463

Nyssa, OR $64,789

Ontario, OR $64,930

Riverside, OR $65,397

Vale, OR $65,275

Westfall, OR $65,484

Adjunct Instructor, Design Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Instructor, Design roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Adjunct Instructor, Design positions in Biotechnology or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Adjunct Instructor, Design as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adjunct Instructor, Design

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$82,409	$40.0	20%
Business Services	$81,036	$39.0	18%
Construction	$79,662	$38.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$78,289	$38.0	14%
Healthcare	$76,915	$37.0	12%

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

Understanding how an Adjunct Instructor, Design'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.

$62,992

Average $68,674/year

$74,224

$5,249

Average $5,723/month

$6,185

$1,211

Average $1,321/week

$1,427

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,224	$6,185	$1,427	$36
Average	$68,674	$5,723	$1,321	$33
25th Percentile	$62,992	$5,249	$1,211	$30

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