How much does a Music Teacher make?
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$51,694
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Music Teacher is $51,694 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $48,430 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,264 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Music Teacher | $51,694 /yr |
| Music Teacher III | |
| Adjunct Music Teacher | $55,283 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Music Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Music Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, VI DOE and Success Academy Charter Schools.
Top Paying Companies
For Music Teacher in United States
| 1 | New York City Department of Education | $73,936 | |
| 2 | VI DOE | $71,075 | |
| 3 | Success Academy Charter Schools | $64,556 | |
| 4 | Seattle Public Schools | $62,721 | |
| 5 | Chicago Public Schools | $62,547 | |
| 6 | School District of Philadelphia | $62,332 | |
| 7 | Orchepia School Of Music | $61,983 | |
| 8 | Newark Public Schools | $61,909 | |
| 9 | Austin ISD | $61,634 | |
| 10 | WyzAnt | $61,259 |
For Music Teacher
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Music Teacher | $51,694 /yr |
| Music Teacher III | |
| Adjunct Music Teacher | $55,283 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Music Teacher in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Music Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $72,505, Education with a median total pay of $57,545, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $54,708, Information Technology with a median total pay of $54,472, and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $49,737.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$72,505
21% Higher than other industries
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$49,737
14% Lower than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Music Teacher are New York City Department of Education and VI DOE.
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What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Music Teacher pay FAQ
The average salary for a Music Teacher is $51,694 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2584 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Music Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Music Teacher in United States is $66,940 per year.
The lowest salary for a Music Teacher in United States is $40,054 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Music Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Music Teacher.
Music teacher salaries are generally higher at public schools than at private and parochial schools. Pay typically rises with seniority, so music teachers with significant work experience make more money than new entrants to the field. Teachers of all levels can earn extra income by electing to teach summer school courses or taking on private students as a freelancer.
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