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Postsecondary Teacher Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary teachers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary teacher salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$43,110
25th Percentile Wage
$52,460
50th Percentile Wage
$64,720
75th Percentile Wage
$75,940
90th Percentile Wage
$96,320

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary teachers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary teachers is $96,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,720. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary teachers is $43,110.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary teachers in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth3-Year Growth
2015
$64,720
-0.23% 21.43%
2014
$64,870
4.69% -
2013
$61,830
17.76% -
2012
$50,850
- -

Table 3. Compare Postsecondary Teacher Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of postsecondary teachers in eight industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of postsecondary teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$77,040
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$77,040
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$69,060
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$67,940
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$67,940
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$67,940
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$64,720
Performing Arts Companies
$57,710

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