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 $59,995 for beginners, reaching about $63,411 at mid-level, and approach $67,199 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 $70,513, California $70,246, Massachusetts $69,310. 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: $106,848; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,292; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,348; Adjunct Chemistry Instructor: $64,243; Adjunct Art Instructor: $63,571.

Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salary in Oregon

How much does an Adjunct Instructor Humanities make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor Humanities in Oregon is $64,673 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): $82,042
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,577 to $73,765
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,207

10% $49,207

50% (Median) $64,673

90% $82,042

Adjunct Instructor Humanities Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,765	$6,147	$1,419	$35
Average	$64,673	$5,389	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$56,577	$4,715	$1,088	$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): $59,995
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,248
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,411
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,946
Expert (over 8 years): $67,199

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	less than 1 year	$59,995
Early Career Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	1-2 years	$60,248
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	2-4 years	$63,411
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	5-8 years	$66,946
Expert Level Adjunct Instructor Humanities	over 8 years	$67,199

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: $70,513.
California: $70,246.
Massachusetts: $69,310.

District of Columbia $70,513 California $70,246 Massachusetts $69,310 Washington $69,055 New Jersey $69,029 Alaska $68,940 Connecticut $68,061 New York $67,705

Hawaii $66,565 Rhode Island $66,030 Maryland $65,667 Minnesota $65,170 Colorado $64,979 Illinois $64,915 Oregon $64,673 Delaware $64,495

New Hampshire $64,383 Virginia $64,132 Pennsylvania $63,400 Nevada $63,030 North Dakota $62,909 Michigan $62,718 Wisconsin $62,648 Vermont $62,508

Texas $62,120 Maine $62,094 Arizona $62,056 Ohio $62,011 Georgia $61,425 Indiana $61,132 Wyoming $61,075 Utah $60,986

Iowa $60,948 Kansas $60,642 Louisiana $60,553 North Carolina $60,521 Missouri $60,508 Florida $60,260 Montana $60,126 Nebraska $59,999

Kentucky $59,929 South Carolina $59,674 Tennessee $59,515 Idaho $59,451 New Mexico $58,986 Oklahoma $58,884 Alabama $58,509 South Dakota $57,878

Arkansas $57,534 West Virginia $57,349 Mississippi $56,795

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:

Antelope: $61,557
Aurora: $65,289
Beaverton: $66,604

Antelope, OR $61,557

Aurora, OR $65,289

Beaverton, OR $66,604

Beavercreek, OR $65,515

Boring, OR $65,938

Bridal Veil, OR $65,836

Brightwood, OR $64,810

Canby, OR $65,332

Cascade Locks, OR $63,882

Clackamas, OR $66,579

Clatskanie, OR $63,764

Colton, OR $64,828

Columbia City, OR $65,413

Corbett, OR $65,513

Donald, OR $64,940

Dufur, OR $61,892

Eagle Creek, OR $65,655

Estacada, OR $64,670

Fairview, OR $66,465

Gervais, OR $64,251

Gladstone, OR $66,556

Government Camp, OR $63,631

Grass Valley, OR $61,695

Gresham, OR $66,444

Hood River, OR $63,517

Hubbard, OR $64,609

Kent, OR $61,556

Lake Oswego, OR $66,717

Marylhurst, OR $66,631

Maupin, OR $61,629

Molalla, OR $64,288

Moro, OR $61,825

Mosier, OR $62,862

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $63,281

Mulino, OR $65,256

Odell, OR $63,372

Oregon City, OR $66,090

Rainier, OR $64,691

Rhododendron, OR $64,213

Rufus, OR $62,016

Saint Helens, OR $65,204

Warren, OR $65,568

Deer Island, OR $64,971

Sandy, OR $65,148

Scappoose, OR $65,480

Shaniko, OR $61,759

The Dalles, OR $62,234

Troutdale, OR $66,212

Tualatin, OR $66,408

Tygh Valley, OR $62,172

Vernonia, OR $64,491

Wasco, OR $61,876

Welches, OR $64,492

West Linn, OR $66,409

Wilsonville, OR $65,995

Woodburn, OR $64,390

Happy Valley, OR $66,670

Damascus, OR $66,337

Amity, OR $64,091

Arch Cape, OR $62,402

Astoria, OR $62,807

Banks, OR $65,377

Bay City, OR $62,665

Beaver, OR $62,984

Buxton, OR $64,980

Cannon Beach, OR $62,375

Carlton, OR $64,252

Cloverdale, OR $62,595

Cornelius, OR $65,866

Dayton, OR $64,293

Dundee, OR $64,811

Forest Grove, OR $65,342

Gales Creek, OR $64,614

Garibaldi, OR $62,670

Gaston, OR $65,005

Hammond, OR $62,095

Hebo, OR $62,798

Hillsboro, OR $66,047

Manning, OR $65,050

Lafayette, OR $64,371

Mcminnville, OR $64,057

Manzanita, OR $62,588

Nehalem, OR $62,754

Newberg, OR $65,389

North Plains, OR $65,745

Oceanside, OR $62,449

Pacific City, OR $62,598

Rockaway Beach, OR $62,586

Saint Paul, OR $64,574

Seaside, OR $62,931

Sherwood, OR $66,067

Tillamook, OR $63,028

Netarts, OR $62,507

Timber, OR $64,584

Tolovana Park, OR $62,384

Warrenton, OR $62,357

Wheeler, OR $62,748

Yamhill, OR $64,452

Neskowin, OR $62,565

Portland, OR $66,730

Salem, OR $64,304

Keizer, OR $64,316

Albany, OR $63,670

Alsea, OR $62,588

Aumsville, OR $64,181

Blodgett, OR $62,658

Brownsville, OR $63,005

Cascadia, OR $62,261

Corvallis, OR $63,519

Crabtree, OR $63,606

Crawfordsville, OR $62,973

Dallas, OR $63,984

Depoe Bay, OR $62,347

Detroit, OR $62,099

Eddyville, OR $62,324

Falls City, OR $63,670

Foster, OR $62,749

Gates, OR $63,296

Grand Ronde, OR $63,407

Halsey, OR $63,016

Idanha, OR $62,149

Independence, OR $64,223

Jefferson, OR $64,086

Lebanon, OR $63,068

Logsden, OR $62,586

Lyons, OR $63,430

Mill City, OR $63,435

Monmouth, OR $63,815

Mount Angel, OR $64,235

Neotsu, OR $62,639

Newport, OR $62,226

South Beach, OR $62,023

Lincoln City, OR $62,563

Otis, OR $62,686

Otter Rock, OR $62,237

Philomath, OR $62,881

Rickreall, OR $64,234

Rose Lodge, OR $62,748

Saint Benedict, OR $64,226

Scio, OR $63,714

Scotts Mills, OR $64,075

Seal Rock, OR $61,949

Shedd, OR $62,989

Sheridan, OR $63,841

Siletz, OR $62,469

Silverton, OR $64,094

Stayton, OR $63,919

Mehama, OR $63,748

Sublimity, OR $64,023

Sweet Home, OR $62,863

Gleneden Beach, OR $62,414

Tangent, OR $63,103

Tidewater, OR $62,173

Toledo, OR $62,245

Turner, OR $64,191

Waldport, OR $62,026

Willamina, OR $63,622

Eugene, OR $63,412

Agness, OR $61,384

Allegany, OR $61,458

Alvadore, OR $63,351

Azalea, OR $62,102

Bandon, OR $61,506

Blachly, OR $62,811

Blue River, OR $61,841

Broadbent, OR $61,411

Brookings, OR $61,767

Camas Valley, OR $61,445

Canyonville, OR $61,904

Cheshire, OR $63,046

Coos Bay, OR $61,476

Coquille, OR $61,481

Cottage Grove, OR $62,833

Crescent Lake, OR $61,562

Creswell, OR $63,205

Culp Creek, OR $62,569

Curtin, OR $62,786

Days Creek, OR $61,823

Deadwood, OR $62,551

Dexter, OR $63,023

Dillard, OR $61,641

Dorena, OR $62,381

Drain, OR $62,560

Elkton, OR $62,120

Elmira, OR $63,129

Fall Creek, OR $62,939

Florence, OR $62,064

Gardiner, OR $61,560

Glendale, OR $61,972

Glide, OR $61,709

Gold Beach, OR $61,581

Harrisburg, OR $63,254

Idleyld Park, OR $61,560

Junction City, OR $63,212

Lakeside, OR $61,579

Langlois, OR $61,445

Lorane, OR $62,956

Lowell, OR $62,932

Mapleton, OR $62,196

Marcola, OR $63,130

Pleasant Hill, OR $63,299

Monroe, OR $62,931

Myrtle Creek, OR $61,647

Myrtle Point, OR $61,435

North Bend, OR $61,478

Noti, OR $62,918

Oakland, OR $62,023

Oakridge, OR $62,309

Ophir, OR $61,574

Port Orford, OR $61,490

Powers, OR $61,477

Reedsport, OR $61,913

Riddle, OR $61,773

Roseburg, OR $61,730

Scottsburg, OR $61,804

Springfield, OR $63,285

Sixes, OR $61,438

Sutherlin, OR $62,055

Swisshome, OR $62,265

Tenmile, OR $61,507

Thurston, OR $63,314

Tiller, OR $61,879

Umpqua, OR $61,678

Veneta, OR $63,075

Vida, OR $62,595

Walterville, OR $62,891

Walton, OR $62,684

Wedderburn, OR $61,617

Westfir, OR $62,516

Westlake, OR $61,888

Wilbur, OR $61,788

Winchester, OR $61,792

Winston, OR $61,519

Wolf Creek, OR $62,086

Yachats, OR $62,038

Yoncalla, OR $62,386

Medford, OR $63,132

Central Point, OR $63,044

White City, OR $62,647

Ashland, OR $62,675

Butte Falls, OR $62,272

Cave Junction, OR $62,095

Eagle Point, OR $62,781

Gold Hill, OR $62,894

Grants Pass, OR $62,400

Jacksonville, OR $62,779

Kerby, OR $62,192

Merlin, OR $61,997

Murphy, OR $62,638

O Brien, OR $62,065

Phoenix, OR $63,112

Prospect, OR $62,115

Rogue River, OR $62,609

Selma, OR $62,037

Shady Cove, OR $62,693

Talent, OR $62,992

Trail, OR $62,214

Wilderville, OR $62,168

Williams, OR $62,584

Klamath Falls, OR $62,104

Crater Lake, OR $61,436

Adel, OR $61,753

Beatty, OR $61,595

Bly, OR $61,655

Bonanza, OR $61,707

Chiloquin, OR $61,700

Dairy, OR $61,673

Fort Klamath, OR $61,680

Keno, OR $62,128

Lakeview, OR $61,804

Malin, OR $61,786

Merrill, OR $61,813

Midland, OR $61,879

New Pine Creek, OR $61,942

Paisley, OR $61,652

Plush, OR $61,723

Silver Lake, OR $61,630

Sprague River, OR $61,646

Summer Lake, OR $61,571

Christmas Valley, OR $61,674

Bend, OR $61,817

Fields, OR $61,739

Ashwood, OR $61,542

Brothers, OR $61,599

Burns, OR $61,749

Princeton, OR $61,632

Diamond, OR $61,592

Camp Sherman, OR $61,638

Chemult, OR $61,593

Crane, OR $61,700

Crescent, OR $61,562

Culver, OR $61,685

Fort Rock, OR $61,638

Frenchglen, OR $61,586

Gilchrist, OR $61,681

Hines, OR $61,762

La Pine, OR $61,748

Madras, OR $61,728

Mitchell, OR $61,591

Paulina, OR $61,615

Post, OR $61,587

Powell Butte, OR $61,734

Prineville, OR $61,737

Redmond, OR $61,824

Riley, OR $61,583

Sisters, OR $61,639

Terrebonne, OR $61,762

Warm Springs, OR $61,650

Pendleton, OR $63,725

Adams, OR $62,475

Arlington, OR $61,765

Athena, OR $63,866

Baker City, OR $61,802

Bates, OR $61,631

Boardman, OR $63,440

Bridgeport, OR $61,644

Canyon City, OR $61,730

Condon, OR $61,619

Cove, OR $61,739

Dayville, OR $61,664

Echo, OR $63,905

Elgin, OR $61,751

Enterprise, OR $61,608

Fossil, OR $61,628

Haines, OR $61,765

Halfway, OR $61,631

Helix, OR $65,371

Heppner, OR $61,658

Hereford, OR $61,671

Hermiston, OR $65,727

Lexington, OR $62,791

Oxbow, OR $61,352

Imbler, OR $61,785

Imnaha, OR $61,199

Ione, OR $61,749

Irrigon, OR $65,295

John Day, OR $61,830

Joseph, OR $61,536

Kimberly, OR $61,645

La Grande, OR $61,821

Long Creek, OR $61,656

Lostine, OR $61,684

Meacham, OR $61,765

Mikkalo, OR $61,841

Milton Freewater, OR $63,274

Monument, OR $61,643

Mount Vernon, OR $61,727

North Powder, OR $61,739

Pilot Rock, OR $61,965

Prairie City, OR $61,772

Richland, OR $61,569

Seneca, OR $61,734

Spray, OR $61,641

Stanfield, OR $65,554

Summerville, OR $61,758

Sumpter, OR $61,707

Ukiah, OR $61,646

Umatilla, OR $66,041

Union, OR $61,751

Unity, OR $61,739

Wallowa, OR $61,769

Weston, OR $62,645

Adrian, OR $60,718

Arock, OR $61,367

Brogan, OR $61,618

Drewsey, OR $61,695

Durkee, OR $61,576

Harper, OR $61,444

Huntington, OR $61,624

Ironside, OR $61,650

Jamieson, OR $61,455

Jordan Valley, OR $61,378

Juntura, OR $61,650

Nyssa, OR $61,015

Ontario, OR $61,147

Riverside, OR $61,587

Vale, OR $61,472

Westfall, OR $61,669

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	$67,907	$33.0	5%
Nonprofit	$67,907	$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.

$56,577

Average $64,673/year

$73,765

$4,715

Average $5,389/month

$6,147

$1,088

Average $1,244/week

$1,419

$27

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,765	$6,147	$1,419	$35
Average	$64,673	$5,389	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$56,577	$4,715	$1,088	$27

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