Adjunct Math Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Math Instructor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Math Instructor in the United States is $50,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,646
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,527 to $55,686
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,507
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Adjunct Math Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,686 $4,640 $1,071 $27
Average $50,238 $4,186 $966 $24
25th Percentile $42,527 $3,544 $818 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Math Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Math 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Math Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Math 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): $48,096
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,417
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,167
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,196
  • Expert (over 8 years): $52,890
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Math Instructor$48,096
Intermediate Level Adjunct Math Instructor$48,417
Senior Level Adjunct Math Instructor$49,167
Specialist Level Adjunct Math Instructor$51,196
Expert Level Adjunct Math Instructor$52,890
$48,096 0 yr
$48,417 < 2 yrs
$49,167 2-4 yrs
$51,196 5-8 yrs
$52,890 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Math 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:

  • San Jose: $63,365
  • San Francisco: $62,742
  • Oakland: $61,350

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Math Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.23% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 4.64% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
  • Commercial Cleaning (Mentioned in 0.74% Job Postings): Commercial cleaning is cleaning carried out by a commercial cleaning company. A commercial cleaning service cleans things such as offices, buildings, or retail stores.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.23%
Healthcare Services 4.64%
Commercial Cleaning 0.74%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Adjunct Math Instructor's salary.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oral Communication
$59,783
19%
Commitment
$55,764
11%
Problem Solving
$55,261
10%
Dedication
$54,759
9%
Teamwork
$54,759
9%
Public Relations
$54,257
8%
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How Education impacts an Adjunct Math Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Math Instructors enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Math Instructor with a No Diploma is between $50,848 and $56,451).

Adjunct Math Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Math Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 75.0%
High School 75.0%
Associates 8.3%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Adjunct Math Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Math 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

Salary Trends for Adjunct Math Instructor

Salaries for an Adjunct Math Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,105 in 2023 to around $53,642 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Math Instructor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Adjunct Math Instructor Over Time

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2024
$54,112
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2024 $54,112
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