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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Adjunct Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $33,667 for beginners, reaching about $35,335 at mid-level, and approach $37,057 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Instructor?

Adjunct Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Instructor roles are District of Columbia $38,329, California $38,183, Massachusetts $37,674. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,712; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,161; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,337; Adjunct Culinary Instructor: $65,271; Adjunct Chemistry Instructor: $64,238.

Adjunct Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Adjunct Instructor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Instructor in Delaware is $35,057 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,609
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,054 to $37,963
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,409

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Adjunct Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,963	$3,164	$730	$18
Average	$35,057	$2,921	$674	$17
25th Percentile	$31,054	$2,588	$597	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct 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 Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct 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): $33,667
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,945
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,335
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,468
Expert (over 8 years): $37,057

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Instructor	$33,667
Intermediate Level Adjunct Instructor	$33,945
Senior Level Adjunct Instructor	$35,335
Specialist Level Adjunct Instructor	$36,468
Expert Level Adjunct Instructor	$37,057

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

District of Columbia: $38,329.
California: $38,183.
Massachusetts: $37,674.

District of Columbia $38,329 California $38,183 Massachusetts $37,674 Washington $37,536 New Jersey $37,522 Alaska $37,474 Connecticut $36,996 New York $36,802

Hawaii $36,182 Rhode Island $35,892 Maryland $35,694 Minnesota $35,424 Colorado $35,320 Illinois $35,286 Oregon $35,154 Delaware $35,057

New Hampshire $34,996 Virginia $34,860 Pennsylvania $34,462 Nevada $34,261 North Dakota $34,195 Michigan $34,091 Wisconsin $34,053 Vermont $33,977

Texas $33,766 Maine $33,752 Arizona $33,731 Ohio $33,707 Georgia $33,389 Indiana $33,229 Wyoming $33,198 Utah $33,150

Iowa $33,129 Kansas $32,963 Louisiana $32,914 North Carolina $32,897 Missouri $32,890 Florida $32,755 Montana $32,682 Nebraska $32,613

Kentucky $32,575 South Carolina $32,437 Tennessee $32,350 Idaho $32,316 New Mexico $32,063 Oklahoma $32,007 Alabama $31,803 South Dakota $31,460

Arkansas $31,274 West Virginia $31,173 Mississippi $30,872

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Instructors

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:

Lincoln: $36,283
Little Creek: $35,947
Magnolia: $36,096

Lincoln, DE $36,283 Little Creek, DE $35,947 Magnolia, DE $36,096 Milford, DE $36,283 Marydel, DE $35,812 Millsboro, DE $36,283 Millville, DE $36,525 Milton, DE $36,283

Nassau, DE $36,283 Ocean View, DE $36,525 Rehoboth Beach, DE $36,525 Seaford, DE $35,902 Selbyville, DE $36,525 Smyrna, DE $35,770 Viola, DE $36,096 Woodside, DE $35,992

Bear, DE $35,507 Newark, DE $35,521 Claymont, DE $35,549 Delaware City, DE $35,521 Hockessin, DE $35,549 Kirkwood, DE $35,521 Middletown, DE $35,698 Montchanin, DE $35,549

New Castle, DE $35,549 Odessa, DE $35,746 Port Penn, DE $35,424 Rockland, DE $35,549 Saint Georges, DE $35,521 Townsend, DE $35,694 Winterthur, DE $35,549 Lewes, DE $36,283

Wilmington, DE $35,549 Dover, DE $35,930 Dover Afb, DE $36,013 Bethany Beach, DE $36,525 Bethel, DE $35,902 Bridgeville, DE $36,283 Camden Wyoming, DE $35,968 Cheswold, DE $35,847

Clayton, DE $35,757 Dagsboro, DE $36,525 Delmar, DE $35,902 Ellendale, DE $36,283 Felton, DE $36,283 Fenwick Island, DE $36,525 Frankford, DE $36,525 Frederica, DE $36,283

Georgetown, DE $36,283 Greenwood, DE $36,283 Harbeson, DE $36,283 Harrington, DE $36,283 Hartly, DE $35,739 Houston, DE $36,283 Kenton, DE $35,757 Laurel, DE $35,902

Yorklyn, DE $35,549

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

Understanding how an Adjunct 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$31,054

Average $35,057/year

$37,963

$2,588

Average $2,921/month

$3,164

$597

Average $674/week

$730

$15

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,963	$3,164	$730	$18
Average	$35,057	$2,921	$674	$17
25th Percentile	$31,054	$2,588	$597	$15

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