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Job outlook for band teachers in the United States
Are band teacher jobs in demand?
Band teacher job and salary trends over time
Band teacher jobs over time
Band teacher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 462 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 475 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 497 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 491 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 490 | 0.00% |
Average band teacher salary over time
Band teacher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,321 | $23.71 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $48,293 | $23.22 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $47,128 | $22.66 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $46,262 | $22.24 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $45,161 | $21.71 | +1.7% |
Band teacher jobs by state
Most common states for band teachers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 122 | 18% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 187 | 14% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 676 | 11% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 625 | 11% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,305 | 10% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 934 | 10% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 199 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 650 | 9% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 514 | 9% |
| 10 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 255 | 9% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 95 | 9% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 91 | 9% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 227 | 8% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 146 | 8% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 700 | 7% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 622 | 7% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 494 | 7% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 225 | 7% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 638 | 6% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 200 | 6% |
Most common cities for band teachers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $45,218 |
Band Teacher job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of band teacher experts
Arlington Heights School District 25
University of Mary Washington
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Band Teacher job market given the pandemic?
Brian Kaye: I anticipate that incoming staff will need to be flexible in adapting to an evolving educational environment. Teachers will not only need to be content experts with instructional strategies to motivate students but more than ever they will need to support the social-emotional needs of our students. Collaborative relationships with colleagues will also serve them well as we've learned that supporting one another through this crisis is what has allowed schools to thrive under these conditions.
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Band Teachers?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.