Art Instructor Salary
Average Art Instructor Salary
$43,489 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does an Art Instructor make?
Art instructors make $43,489 per year on average, or $20.91 per hour, in the United States. Art instructors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $25,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $74,000.
Location impacts how much an art instructor can expect to make. Art instructors make the most in California, Alaska, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Highest Paying States For Art Instructors
Art Instructor average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $59,239 | $28.48 | 1,874 |
| 2 | Alaska | $55,191 | $26.53 | 54 |
| 3 | New York | $52,164 | $25.08 | 745 |
| 4 | Nevada | $44,475 | $21.38 | 147 |
| 5 | Michigan | $43,701 | $21.01 | 446 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $52,720 | $25.35 | 121 |
| 7 | Oregon | $40,984 | $19.70 | 283 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $46,595 | $22.40 | 352 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $36,910 | $17.75 | 684 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $42,876 | $20.61 | 40 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $43,935 | $21.12 | 63 |
| 12 | Arizona | $39,884 | $19.18 | 252 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $41,545 | $19.97 | 489 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $41,126 | $19.77 | 260 |
| 15 | Florida | $38,342 | $18.43 | 773 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $44,186 | $21.24 | 390 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $49,775 | $23.93 | 44 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $36,560 | $17.58 | 137 |
| 19 | Utah | $36,927 | $17.75 | 131 |
| 20 | Washington | $40,708 | $19.57 | 261 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $37,365 | $17.96 | 45 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $35,515 | $17.07 | 86 |
| 23 | Maryland | $38,957 | $18.73 | 314 |
| 24 | Delaware | $35,663 | $17.15 | 70 |
| 25 | Maine | $36,418 | $17.51 | 46 |
| 26 | Virginia | $33,931 | $16.31 | 614 |
| 27 | Texas | $34,869 | $16.76 | 833 |
| 28 | Montana | $30,232 | $14.53 | 79 |
| 29 | Vermont | $31,458 | $15.12 | 43 |
| 30 | Alabama | $33,889 | $16.29 | 146 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $31,640 | $15.21 | 93 |
| 32 | Ohio | $33,235 | $15.98 | 368 |
| 33 | Iowa | $30,064 | $14.45 | 166 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $33,491 | $16.10 | 61 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $32,150 | $15.46 | 55 |
| 36 | Idaho | $31,485 | $15.14 | 57 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $25,758 | $12.38 | 44 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $30,335 | $14.58 | 37 |
| 39 | Indiana | $33,121 | $15.92 | 127 |
| 40 | Colorado | $24,832 | $11.94 | 517 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $25,523 | $12.27 | 323 |
| 42 | Georgia | $26,579 | $12.78 | 676 |
| 43 | Illinois | $29,361 | $14.12 | 509 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $31,244 | $15.02 | 92 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $29,066 | $13.97 | 78 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $30,087 | $14.46 | 188 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $30,369 | $14.60 | 41 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $27,232 | $13.09 | 157 |
| 49 | Kansas | $24,123 | $11.60 | 110 |
| 50 | Missouri | $26,655 | $12.81 | 162 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $23,694 | $11.39 | 190 |
Highest Paying Cities For Art Instructors
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | $60,164 | $28.93 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $52,913 | $25.44 |
| 3 | Camden, NJ | $41,846 | $20.12 |
| 4 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,423 | $19.91 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $41,337 | $19.87 |
| 6 | Eagan, MN | $40,940 | $19.68 |
| 7 | Las Cruces, NM | $40,356 | $19.40 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $40,192 | $19.32 |
| 9 | Tucson, AZ | $40,131 | $19.29 |
| 10 | Greenville, NC | $40,018 | $19.24 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $39,413 | $18.95 |
| 12 | Lafayette, LA | $38,297 | $18.41 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $36,601 | $17.60 |
| 14 | Charlottesville, VA | $32,977 | $15.85 |
| 15 | Fayetteville, AR | $30,159 | $14.50 |
Art Instructor Salary Details
What is an Art Instructor's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| Average | $43,489 | $3,624 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Teacher | $55,053 | $4,588 | $26.47 | 52,993 |
| Visiting Professor | $97,169 | $8,097 | $46.72 | 27,139 |
| Music Internship | $64,948 | $5,412 | $31.23 | 49,414 |
| Teaching Artist | $70,729 | $5,894 | $34.00 | 4,493 |
| Professor | $158,407 | $13,201 | $76.16 | 21,861 |
| Art Teacher | $50,384 | $4,199 | $24.22 | 69,820 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Art Instructors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Barbara Bonnekessen Ph.D.
Professor and Dean, Eastern Illinois University
Starting salaries depend on the particular job you take (and having a master's degree will always increase that). That depends on your abilities (initially documented through your academic work), mobility, and sometimes sheer luck. But most people hold 5-7 jobs during their lifetime, and each job change could be a career move to better pay and a better work environment and more exciting work. Liberal arts graduates increase their wages by 43% throughout their work-life (compared to the business at 44% and STEM at 50%); the abovementioned broad educational portfolio of the liberal arts graduate allows for that movement. And while salaries are necessary, don't forget to factor in job satisfaction with a supportive work environment and work in which you can take pride.Show more
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Art Instructors The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinboro University | $74,503 | $35.82 | |
| 2 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $69,420 | $33.38 | 100 |
| 3 | Otis College of Art and Design | $66,299 | $31.87 | |
| 4 | Kern Community College District | $53,754 | $25.84 | 177 |
| 5 | Hawkeye Community College | $51,689 | $24.85 | 4 |
| 6 | Franklin Pierce University | $48,573 | $23.35 | 3 |
| 7 | City of Boise | $44,972 | $21.62 | 3 |
| 8 | City and County of Denver Government | $44,637 | $21.46 | |
| 9 | City of Carlsbad | $44,496 | $21.39 | 7 |
| 10 | Arena Stage | $44,118 | $21.21 | |
| 11 | New Jersey Institute of Technology | $43,496 | $20.91 | 42 |
| 12 | Jewish Community Center | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 13 | Shining Light TKD | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 14 | Ymca Of Central Stark County (ohio) | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 15 | South Suburban Parks and Recreation | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 16 | Independent Living Resources | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 17 | Associated Recreation Council | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 18 | Roads to Success | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 19 | City of Portland | $43,489 | $20.91 | |
| 20 | Alexandria Technical and Community College | $43,489 | $20.91 |
How Much Do Art Instructors Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much an art instructor salaries can based on different industries:
The government industry pays art instructors an average salary of $34,247
The education industry pay $33,615
The lowest paying industry for art instructors is the media industry. Art instructors in this industry earn an average salary of $28,245
Highest Paying Industries For Art Instructors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $34,247 | $16.46 |
| 2 | Education | $33,615 | $16.16 |
| 3 | Retail | $31,377 | $15.09 |
| 4 | Non Profits | $30,902 | $14.86 |
| 5 | Media | $28,245 | $13.58 |
High Paying Art Instructor Jobs
Art Instructor Salary Trends
Average Art Instructor Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Art Instructor Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,500 | $20.91 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $43,400 | $20.86 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | $43,700 | $20.99 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $41,800 | $20.08 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | $42,800 | $20.60 | +4.8% |
Recently Added Art Instructor Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo Learning | Elementary Summer Camp Instructor, Elementary Art | Los Angeles, CA | 05/31/2022 | $34,436 |
| City of Greenville, Nc | Art Instructor (Sewing & Fiber Arts) | Greenville, NC | 05/31/2022 | $29,218 |
| Galileo Learning | Elementary Summer Camp Instructor, Elementary Art | Chicago, IL | 05/31/2022 | $30,262 |
| Management & Training Corporation | Social Studies/Language Arts Instructor | Astoria, OR | 05/29/2022 | $44,140 |
| Roads To Success Inc. | Art Instructor (Summer Camp) | New York, NY | 05/27/2022 | $41,740 |
| One River School | Adult Art Instructor | Westport, CT | 05/25/2022 | $62,610 |
| Kidztopros | Arts Instructor-After School Enrichment Program | Chicago, IL | 05/23/2022 | $31,305 |
| Kidztopros | Arts Instructor-Summer Camp | Houston, TX | 05/22/2022 | $25,044 |
| Kern Comunity College District | Digital Media Arts Instructor, Adjunct Pool-Online | Ione, CA | 05/20/2022 | $125,220 |
| University of South Carolina | Instructor-2D Art | Columbia, SC | 05/20/2022 | $43,000 |
Art Instructor Salaries FAQs
What state pays Art Instructors the most?
California pays Art Instructors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $59,239 per year, or $28.48 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Art Instructor?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Art Instructor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $55,191 per year.
What type of Art Instructor gets paid the most?
Professor gets paid the most. Professor made a median salary of $158,407. The best-paid 10 percent make $217,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $115,000.
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