Self-Enrichment Teachers
SOC 25-3021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers is $45,330, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $52,890, and an estimated 272,110 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +13.4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -3.6% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 3.7% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,330 | $45,330 | 272,110 |
| 2022 | $44,110 | $45,926 | 248,150 |
| 2021 | $43,580 | $49,005 | 216,910 |
| 2020 | $39,960 | $47,045 | 222,700 |
Nominal change
+13.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-3.6%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+3.7%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
417,500
Projected 2034
433,000
Annual Openings
51,400
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Self-Enrichment Teachers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $45,330. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $82,170 | +81.3% | 100 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $72,800 | +60.6% | 340 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $64,470 | +42.2% | 90 |
| District of Columbia | $61,040 | +34.7% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $60,680 | +33.9% | 9,530 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $59,290 | +30.8% | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $58,560 | +29.2% | 1,510 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $57,970 | +27.9% | 180 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $57,040 | +25.8% | 150 |
| New York | $56,980 | +25.7% | 29,060 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$28,600
25th Pct
$34,820
Median
$45,330
75th Pct
$62,220
90th Pct
$85,980
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | MA | 4 | $40,000 |
| The Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. | CA | 2 | $73,000 |
| CalColor Academy Inc. | CA | 2 | $51,667 |
| Ensemble Music Schools LLC | CA | 1 | $91,520 |
| B & B AVIATION LLC | TX | 1 | $48,672 |
| Susie Fong Music Studio | CA | 1 | $104,000 |
| The California Conservatory of Guitar | CA | 1 | $104,000 |
| Suzuki Music School of Westport, Inc. | CT | 1 | $46,800 |
| The Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. | MA | 1 | $56,500 |
| Orpheus Academy of Music LLC | TX | 1 | $36,000 |
| Marion Music Academy, L.L.C. | IA | 1 | $55,266 |
| The Russian School of Mathematics, Inc. | TX | 1 | $61,000 |
| A & A Dance Legacy | NY | 1 | $99,840 |
| Andrew W Lee Arts Management Inc. | NY | 1 | $75,920 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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