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 Professor
Music Professor
Professor
Theater 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
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $47,040. 25th percentile: U.S. $60,730. 50th percentile: U.S. $80,190. 75th percentile: U.S. $121,600. 90th percentile: U.S. $194,530. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
