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.
About the profession
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.
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Resident/Fellow Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary → Practitioner Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary → Senior Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary → Department Lead Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
179K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $47,570 - $80,345/year With equity/bonuses: $52,327 - $96,414 Top markets (SF/NYC): $54,705 - $96,414 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques. 10am — Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $33,299 - $72,311 Year 2-3: Junior level $80,345 - $107,464 Year 4-6: Mid level $107,464 - $116,514 Year 7-10: Senior level $116,514 - $153,190 Year 10+:…
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