The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teacher salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $159,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 arts, communications, and humanities teachers is $159,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers is $43,280.
The average salaries of postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers in three industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. We note that with an annual salary of $75,800, the museums, historical sites, and similar institutions industry is the highest paying industry for postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers among the sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. For salary information of postsecondary arts, communications, and humanities teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |