Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teacher Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts Companies

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

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,570
25th Percentile Wage
$46,080
50th Percentile Wage
$59,050
75th Percentile Wage
$94,320
90th Percentile Wage
$125,260

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 art, drama, and music teachers is $125,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers is $41,570.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$59,050
-13.63% -13.63%
2016
$67,100
17.05% -
2015
$55,660
-2.52% -
2014
$57,060
3.58% -
2013
$55,020
-21.96% -
2012
$67,100
- -

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

The average salaries of postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$76,370
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$76,370
Performing Arts Companies
$59,050
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$51,860

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