Self-Enrichment Teachers
SOC code 25-3021 · O*NET-SOC 25-3021.00 · Medium preparation needed · Education and library
Self-Enrichment Teachers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$46,800
a year
Hourly
$22.50
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$54,740
$26.32 per hour
Middle 50%
$36,380 – $63,210
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$30,050 – $92,840
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
332,110
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $30,050
- $14.45/hr
- 25th percentile
- $36,380
- $17.49/hr
- Median percentile
- $46,800
- $22.50/hr
- 75th percentile
- $63,210
- $30.39/hr
- 90th percentile
- $92,840
- $44.63/hr
What does a self-enrichment teacher do?
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
How to become a self-enrichment teacher
Most people in this role hold master's degree — 35% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Master's Degree35%
- Post-Secondary Certificate18%
- Bachelor's Degree18%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)14%
Common questions
How much does a self-enrichment teacher earn?
The national median is $46,800 a year. The full range runs from $30,050 at the 10th percentile to $92,840 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a self-enrichment teacher without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking3.6/5
- Active Listening3.4/5
- Learning Strategies3.4/5
- Reading Comprehension3.1/5
- Critical Thinking3.1/5
- Active Learning3.1/5
- Monitoring3.1/5
- Writing3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Education and Training4.3/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- English Language3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Instructing, Social Perceptiveness.