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Adjunct instructor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$41.91
Average $41.91
Low $26.30
High $66.79

The average salary for a adjunct instructor is $41.91 per hour in the United States. 3.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Adjunct Instructor job openings in United States

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Adjunct Nursing Instructor
BAY COLLEGE4.2out of 5 stars.
Iron Mountain, MI
$660 - $857 a week
Part-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Adjunct Instructor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
St. Olaf College
 
$371,800per year
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West Virginia Northern Communi...
 
$364,000per year
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Santa Monica College
 
$352,498per year
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Employability
 
$234,000per year
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Casper College
 
$221,000per year
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Cecil College
 
$219,700per year
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Highest paying cities for Adjunct Instructors near United States

  1. Nashville, TN
    $67.05 per hour
  2. Bakersfield, CA
    $64.56 per hour
  3. Tulsa, OK
    $54.00 per hour
  4. Appleton, WI
    $44.43 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $41.08 per hour

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