The average pay for an Art Teacher is $17.58 per hour.
The average pay for an Art Teacher is $43,657 per year.
Job Description
An art teacher works in a school environment, and the ages of students taught can vary from pre-school up to adults. A bachelor’s degree or higher in the arts is often required for this position, and extensive knowledge of art history and techniques is also necessary to teach a variety of topics to students. A portfolio may need to be shown to demonstrate personal ability, and a teaching certification must also be earned.
Read More...- Instruct students on technique and use of a variety of art equipment such as oils, watercolors, brushes, pens, pencils, canvases and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures on subjects such as acting, art, and music.
- Plan lessons that challenge and interest students, meet state learning requirements, and inspire further learning.
Common Career Paths
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Art Teachers who go on to become High School Teachers may see somewhat stagnant compensation. On average, a High School Teacher, an upper-level role, pays $44K. Art Teachers most often move into Elementary School Teacher or Postsecondary Teacher of Music, Drama, or Art roles. However, the former pays $2K less on average, and the latter pays $2K less.
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Pay by Experience Level
Pay by Experience for an Art Teacher has a positive trend. An entry-level Art Teacher with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $36,000 based on 442 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. An Art Teacher with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $42,000 based on 256 salaries. An experienced Art Teacher which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $49,000 based on 252 salaries. An Art Teacher with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $54,000 based on 120 salaries.
Pay Difference by Location
For Art Teachers, above-average compensation can be found going east — in Washington, New York, and Philadelphia, in particular. Art Teachers in Cleveland report much lower salaries than the rest of the country — 20 percent below the national average — proving that residence is a major factor in overall pay. Employers in San Diego and Milwaukee also lean toward paying below-median salaries (18 percent lower and 15 percent lower, respectively).
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