Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
SOC: 25-1121.00
Common Job Titles
Art ProfessorMusic ProfessorProfessorTheater Professor
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
97,890
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $47,040 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $194,530 |
| Workers on average earn | $102,240 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Fine Arts4.9/5
- Education and Training4.7/5
- English Language4.3/5
- Communications and Media3.6/5
- Psychology3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopCascading style sheets CSSGoogle DocsHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WordMySQLPHP
Technology Skills
Adobe AuditionAdobe DreamweaverApple DVD Studio ProApple Final Cut ProApple Logic ProAutodesk MayaAutodesk MotionBuilderBlackboard Learn
Tools & Equipment
Analog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilns