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

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Instructor Humanities roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

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

An Adjunct Instructor Humanities's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,278 for beginners, reaching about $63,709 at mid-level, and approach $67,514 for experts.

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

Adjunct Instructor Humanities salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Instructor Humanities roles are District of Columbia $70,512, California $70,244, Massachusetts $69,308. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Adjunct Instructor Humanities level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,864; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,307; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,346; Adjunct Chemistry Instructor: $64,242; Adjunct Art Instructor: $63,568.

Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salary in Colorado

How much does an Adjunct Instructor Humanities make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor Humanities in Colorado is $64,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,424
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,846 to $74,110
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,443

10% $49,443

50% (Median) $64,978

90% $82,424

Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,110	$6,176	$1,425	$36
Average	$64,978	$5,415	$1,250	$31
25th Percentile	$56,846	$4,737	$1,093	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salaries

An Adjunct Instructor Humanities'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 Humanities Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Instructor Humanities'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): $60,278
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,533
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,709
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,261
Expert (over 8 years): $67,514

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	less than 1 year	$60,278
Early Career Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	1-2 years	$60,533
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	2-4 years	$63,709
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	5-8 years	$67,261
Expert Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	over 8 years	$67,514

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

District of Columbia: $70,512.
California: $70,244.
Massachusetts: $69,308.

District of Columbia $70,512 California $70,244 Massachusetts $69,308 Washington $69,053 New Jersey $69,028 Alaska $68,939 Connecticut $68,060 New York $67,703

Hawaii $66,563 Rhode Island $66,028 Maryland $65,665 Minnesota $65,169 Colorado $64,978 Illinois $64,914 Oregon $64,672 Delaware $64,494

New Hampshire $64,382 Virginia $64,131 Pennsylvania $63,398 Nevada $63,029 North Dakota $62,908 Michigan $62,717 Wisconsin $62,647 Vermont $62,507

Texas $62,118 Maine $62,093 Arizona $62,054 Ohio $62,010 Georgia $61,424 Indiana $61,131 Wyoming $61,074 Utah $60,985

Iowa $60,946 Kansas $60,641 Louisiana $60,552 North Carolina $60,520 Missouri $60,507 Florida $60,259 Montana $60,125 Nebraska $59,997

Kentucky $59,927 South Carolina $59,673 Tennessee $59,513 Idaho $59,450 New Mexico $58,985 Oklahoma $58,883 Alabama $58,507 South Dakota $57,877

Arkansas $57,533 West Virginia $57,348 Mississippi $56,794

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Instructor Humanities

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:

Glen Haven: $63,705
Hygiene: $65,919
Johnstown: $63,847

Glen Haven, CO $63,705

Hygiene, CO $65,919

Johnstown, CO $63,847

Laporte, CO $63,140

Livermore, CO $62,935

Loveland, CO $63,648

Lyons, CO $65,804

Masonville, CO $63,180

Mead, CO $64,573

Milliken, CO $63,759

Niwot, CO $66,437

Red Feather Lakes, CO $63,108

Severance, CO $63,230

Timnath, CO $63,149

Wellington, CO $62,795

Windsor, CO $63,240

Brighton, CO $64,807

Ault, CO $63,119

Briggsdale, CO $63,136

Carr, CO $62,051

Eastlake, CO $64,976

Eaton, CO $63,319

Evans, CO $63,641

Fort Lupton, CO $64,622

Galeton, CO $63,325

Gilcrest, CO $63,989

Gill, CO $63,429

Greeley, CO $63,484

Henderson, CO $64,908

Hudson, CO $64,410

Keenesburg, CO $64,099

Kersey, CO $63,436

La Salle, CO $63,878

Lucerne, CO $63,416

Nunn, CO $62,919

Orchard, CO $63,129

Pierce, CO $63,159

Ohio City, CO $63,809

Parlin, CO $63,509

Penrose, CO $62,954

Pitkin, CO $63,730

Poncha Springs, CO $63,298

Powderhorn, CO $63,377

Rockvale, CO $62,668

Sargents, CO $63,191

Twin Lakes, CO $65,278

Westcliffe, CO $62,703

Wetmore, CO $62,300

Durango, CO $63,554

Cahone, CO $63,398

Cortez, CO $63,350

Dolores, CO $63,501

Dove Creek, CO $63,335

Egnar, CO $63,370

Hesperus, CO $62,999

Lewis, CO $63,510

Mancos, CO $63,349

Marvel, CO $62,997

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $63,021

Pleasant View, CO $63,215

Rico, CO $63,516

Towaoc, CO $63,086

Yellow Jacket, CO $63,434

Montrose, CO $63,754

Austin, CO $63,836

Bedrock, CO $63,354

Cedaredge, CO $63,901

Cory, CO $63,821

Crawford, CO $63,640

Delta, CO $63,752

Eckert, CO $63,852

Hotchkiss, CO $63,813

Lazear, CO $63,765

Naturita, CO $63,482

Norwood, CO $63,507

Nucla, CO $63,580

Olathe, CO $63,682

Ophir, CO $63,576

Ouray, CO $63,566

Paonia, CO $64,106

Paradox, CO $63,389

Placerville, CO $63,517

Redvale, CO $63,537

Ridgway, CO $63,557

Silverton, CO $63,450

Somerset, CO $64,300

Telluride, CO $63,588

Grand Junction, CO $64,146

Platteville, CO $64,131

Roggen, CO $63,469

Weldona, CO $62,979

Wiggins, CO $63,316

Fort Morgan, CO $63,005

Log Lane Village, CO $63,211

Akron, CO $62,548

Amherst, CO $62,347

Atwood, CO $62,767

Brush, CO $62,763

Crook, CO $62,589

Eckley, CO $62,391

Fleming, CO $62,709

Grover, CO $62,659

Haxtun, CO $62,696

Hereford, CO $62,259

Hillrose, CO $62,824

Holyoke, CO $62,506

Idalia, CO $62,193

Iliff, CO $62,753

Julesburg, CO $62,500

Lindon, CO $62,280

Merino, CO $62,822

New Raymer, CO $62,808

Otis, CO $62,604

Ovid, CO $62,522

Padroni, CO $62,594

Paoli, CO $62,696

Peetz, CO $62,577

Sedgwick, CO $62,545

Snyder, CO $62,775

Sterling, CO $62,875

Stoneham, CO $62,811

Vernon, CO $62,252

Woodrow, CO $62,410

Wray, CO $62,376

Yuma, CO $62,585

Anton, CO $62,296

Arapahoe, CO $61,805

Arriba, CO $62,029

Bethune, CO $62,121

Burlington, CO $62,063

Calhan, CO $63,045

Cascade, CO $63,563

Cheyenne Wells, CO $61,895

Cope, CO $62,267

Cripple Creek, CO $63,443

Divide, CO $63,477

Flagler, CO $62,093

Florissant, CO $63,426

Fountain, CO $63,039

Genoa, CO $62,071

Green Mountain Falls, CO $63,547

Guffey, CO $63,357

Hugo, CO $61,691

Joes, CO $62,328

Karval, CO $61,333

Kirk, CO $62,277

Kit Carson, CO $61,818

Limon, CO $62,445

Lake George, CO $63,521

Manitou Springs, CO $63,563

Matheson, CO $62,400

Peyton, CO $63,342

Ramah, CO $61,997

Rush, CO $62,144

Seibert, CO $62,067

Simla, CO $62,684

Stratton, CO $62,128

U S A F Academy, CO $63,559

Victor, CO $63,415

Vona, CO $62,103

Wild Horse, CO $61,698

Woodland Park, CO $63,511

Yoder, CO $62,384

Colorado Springs, CO $63,564

Clifton, CO $64,106

Fruita, CO $63,947

Gateway, CO $63,496

Glade Park, CO $63,716

Loma, CO $63,969

Mack, CO $63,799

Palisade, CO $63,990

Whitewater, CO $63,712

Glenwood Springs, CO $64,764

Dinosaur, CO $63,694

Aspen, CO $65,977

Snowmass Village, CO $65,975

Avon, CO $65,383

Basalt, CO $65,767

Carbondale, CO $65,523

Collbran, CO $63,927

Craig, CO $64,396

De Beque, CO $63,919

Eagle, CO $65,115

Edwards, CO $65,255

Parachute, CO $64,252

Battlement Mesa, CO $64,193

Gypsum, CO $64,791

Hamilton, CO $64,671

Hayden, CO $64,488

Maybell, CO $63,774

Meeker, CO $64,676

Meredith, CO $65,551

Mesa, CO $63,896

Minturn, CO $65,183

Molina, CO $63,857

New Castle, CO $64,541

Rangely, CO $63,954

Red Cliff, CO $65,175

Rifle, CO $64,381

Silt, CO $64,355

Slater, CO $64,090

Snowmass, CO $65,842

Wolcott, CO $65,154

Woody Creek, CO $65,973

Vail, CO $65,463

Pueblo, CO $61,634

Colorado City, CO $62,056

Aguilar, CO $62,326

Arlington, CO $61,229

Avondale, CO $61,799

Beulah, CO $62,060

Boncarbo, CO $62,357

Boone, CO $61,999

Branson, CO $61,847

Campo, CO $61,618

Cheraw, CO $61,736

Crowley, CO $61,868

Eads, CO $61,780

Fort Lyon, CO $61,712

Fowler, CO $61,889

Gardner, CO $62,495

Granada, CO $61,919

Hartman, CO $62,037

Hasty, CO $61,847

Haswell, CO $61,482

Hoehne, CO $62,256

Holly, CO $61,842

Kim, CO $61,783

La Junta, CO $61,823

Lamar, CO $62,012

Las Animas, CO $61,789

La Veta, CO $62,603

Mc Clave, CO $61,857

Manzanola, CO $61,776

Model, CO $61,870

Olney Springs, CO $61,670

Ordway, CO $61,363

Pritchett, CO $61,786

Rocky Ford, CO $61,686

Rye, CO $62,151

Sheridan Lake, CO $61,804

Springfield, CO $61,913

Sugar City, CO $61,199

Swink, CO $61,762

Trinchera, CO $61,990

Trinidad, CO $62,258

Two Buttes, CO $61,910

Vilas, CO $61,900

Walsenburg, CO $62,274

Walsh, CO $61,835

Weston, CO $62,475

Wiley, CO $61,800

Alamosa, CO $63,079

Antonito, CO $63,039

Arboles, CO $63,166

Arvada, CO $64,978

Aurora, CO $64,934

Bayfield, CO $63,344

Broomfield, CO $65,264

Commerce City, CO $64,825

Dupont, CO $64,950

Eldorado Springs, CO $66,496

Lafayette, CO $65,906

Louisville, CO $65,988

Westminster, CO $64,948

Wheat Ridge, CO $64,945

Agate, CO $62,644

Bennett, CO $64,273

Byers, CO $63,505

Castle Rock, CO $63,787

Deer Trail, CO $63,086

Elbert, CO $63,384

Elizabeth, CO $63,918

Englewood, CO $64,934

Franktown, CO $63,745

Kiowa, CO $63,458

Larkspur, CO $63,580

Littleton, CO $64,869

Lone Tree, CO $64,698

Louviers, CO $64,608

Monument, CO $63,517

Palmer Lake, CO $63,524

Parker, CO $64,461

Sedalia, CO $63,819

Strasburg, CO $64,068

Watkins, CO $64,549

Denver, CO $64,927

Thornton, CO $64,978

Boulder, CO $66,817

Golden, CO $64,940

Alma, CO $64,574

Bailey, CO $64,428

Black Hawk, CO $65,589

Bond, CO $65,148

Breckenridge, CO $64,713

Buffalo Creek, CO $64,205

Burns, CO $64,729

Central City, CO $65,220

Clark, CO $64,116

Climax, CO $64,787

Coalmont, CO $64,005

Como, CO $63,787

Conifer, CO $64,595

Cowdrey, CO $63,747

Dillon, CO $64,674

Dumont, CO $64,988

Evergreen, CO $64,827

Empire, CO $64,691

Fairplay, CO $63,846

Fraser, CO $64,764

Frisco, CO $65,073

Georgetown, CO $64,643

Granby, CO $64,592

Grand Lake, CO $64,556

Grant, CO $64,097

Hartsel, CO $63,506

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $64,505

Idaho Springs, CO $64,878

Idledale, CO $64,873

Indian Hills, CO $64,840

Jamestown, CO $66,709

Jefferson, CO $63,962

Kittredge, CO $64,846

Kremmling, CO $64,499

Leadville, CO $64,708

Mc Coy, CO $64,719

Morrison, CO $64,826

Nederland, CO $66,102

Oak Creek, CO $64,604

Parshall, CO $64,881

Phippsburg, CO $64,667

Pine, CO $64,283

Pinecliffe, CO $66,413

Rand, CO $64,010

Rollinsville, CO $65,794

Shawnee, CO $64,268

Silver Plume, CO $64,369

Steamboat Springs, CO $64,483

Tabernash, CO $64,915

Toponas, CO $64,643

Walden, CO $63,914

Ward, CO $65,928

Winter Park, CO $64,999

Yampa, CO $64,731

Silverthorne, CO $65,018

Longmont, CO $65,662

Allenspark, CO $65,364

Estes Park, CO $64,383

Bellvue, CO $63,559

Berthoud, CO $64,338

Dacono, CO $65,088

Drake, CO $63,582

Erie, CO $65,379

Firestone, CO $64,926

Fort Collins, CO $63,105

Frederick, CO $64,929

Blanca, CO $62,856

Capulin, CO $63,179

Center, CO $63,127

Chama, CO $62,640

Chimney Rock, CO $63,193

Chromo, CO $62,769

Conejos, CO $63,000

Creede, CO $63,331

Crestone, CO $62,885

Del Norte, CO $63,193

Fort Garland, CO $62,714

San Luis, CO $62,460

Homelake, CO $63,134

Hooper, CO $62,924

Ignacio, CO $63,072

Jaroso, CO $62,597

La Jara, CO $63,101

Manassa, CO $63,038

Moffat, CO $62,968

Monte Vista, CO $63,172

Mosca, CO $62,845

Pagosa Springs, CO $63,188

Romeo, CO $63,223

Saguache, CO $63,185

Sanford, CO $62,869

San Pablo, CO $62,546

South Fork, CO $63,256

Villa Grove, CO $63,052

Salida, CO $63,300

Almont, CO $64,930

Buena Vista, CO $64,830

Canon City, CO $63,018

Cimarron, CO $63,443

Coal Creek, CO $62,644

Coaldale, CO $63,145

Cotopaxi, CO $62,968

Crested Butte, CO $65,271

Florence, CO $62,545

Monarch, CO $63,433

Granite, CO $64,385

Gunnison, CO $63,492

Hillside, CO $62,945

Howard, CO $63,259

Lake City, CO $63,440

Nathrop, CO $63,491

Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Instructor Humanities roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Adjunct Instructor Humanities positions in Education typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Instructor Humanities as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Adjunct Instructor Humanities

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$68,226	$33.0	5%
Nonprofit	$68,226	$33.0	5%

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

Understanding how an Adjunct Instructor Humanities'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.

$56,846

Average $64,978/year

$74,110

$4,737

Average $5,415/month

$6,176

$1,093

Average $1,250/week

$1,425

$27

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,110	$6,176	$1,425	$36
Average	$64,978	$5,415	$1,250	$31
25th Percentile	$56,846	$4,737	$1,093	$27

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