The salary statistics of postsecondary vocational education teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare postsecondary vocational education teacher salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $90,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary vocational education teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 vocational education teachers is $90,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid postsecondary vocational education teachers is $48,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary vocational education teachers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 3-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $69,960 | 5.49% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | $66,120 | -5.81% | - |
| 2012 | $69,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary vocational education teachers in three industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for postsecondary vocational education teacher occupations is the performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries industry with an annual salary $70,000. The lowest paying industry is the theater companies and dinner theaters industry (annual salary $70,000). For detailed postsecondary vocational education teacher salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].