Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $78,620 per year. Salaries range from $47,570 at the entry level to $163,350+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 93,560 art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,620
per year
Employment
93,560
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,570
25th percentile
$61,620
Median
$78,620
75th percentile
$103,850
90th percentile
$163,350
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
9,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Master's degree
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$53K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
Delaware
$103K
+31%
California
$99K
+26%
New York
$99K
+26%
Vermont
$98K
+25%
Rhode Island
$98K
+24%
District of Columbia
$97K
+23%
Massachusetts
$86K
+9%
Maryland
$86K
+9%
Michigan
$83K
+6%
New Jersey
$80K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $103,320 | +31.4% |
| California | $99,410 | +26.4% |
| New York | $98,850 | +25.7% |
| Vermont | $97,980 | +24.6% |
| Rhode Island | $97,580 | +24.1% |
| District of Columbia | $96,900 | +23.3% |
| Massachusetts | $85,820 | +9.2% |
| Maryland | $85,590 | +8.9% |
| Michigan | $82,990 | +5.6% |
| New Jersey | $80,100 | +1.9% |
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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $163,750 | +108.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,970 | +72.9% |
| Visalia, CA | $128,910 | +64.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $127,800 | +62.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $124,680 | +58.6% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $104,910 | +33.4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,570 | +33.0% |
| Ithaca, NY | $102,910 | +30.9% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $101,270 | +28.8% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,010 | +28.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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