Adjunct Instructor Mathematics Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics in the United States is $62,431 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,196
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,616 to $71,207
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,501

Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Instructor Mathematics Salaries

An Adjunct Instructor Mathematics'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Instructor Mathematics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics'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): $57,915
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $58,160
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,213
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,625
  • Expert (over 8 years): $64,869
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Instructor Mathematics less than 1 year $57,915
Early Career Level Adjunct Instructor Mathematics 1-2 years $58,160
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Mathematics 2-4 years $61,213
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Instructor Mathematics 5-8 years $64,625
Expert Level Adjunct Instructor Mathematics over 8 years $64,869

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Instructor Mathematics

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:

  • San Jose: $78,745
  • San Francisco: $77,883
  • Oakland: $76,241

How Education impacts an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Instructor Mathematics professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics with a Bachelor's is between $50,901 and $59,015.

Adjunct Instructor Mathematics Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Instructor Mathematics
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 1.5%
High School 1.5%
Associate's Degree 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree 39.1%
Master's Degree or MBA 55.6%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 3.8%

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

Understanding how an Adjunct Instructor Mathematics'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$54,616
Average $62,431/year
$71,207
$4,551
Average $5,203/month
$5,934
$1,050
Average $1,201/week
$1,369
$26
Average $30/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,207 $5,934 $1,369 $34
Average $62,431 $5,203 $1,201 $30
25th Percentile $54,616 $4,551 $1,050 $26

Most common benefits for Adjunct Instructor Mathematics

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Adjunct Instructor Mathematics

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