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What is a commercial art instructor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
Quoted expert
Lauren Schiller
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a commercial art instructor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.24 an hour? That's $46,259 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 5,400 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a commercial art instructor?

Lauren SchillerLauren Schiller LinkedIn profile

Professor of Fine Arts, Seton Hall University

Students will need digital skills - technology will definitely continue to impact the field. With iPads and Wacom tablets, there is a growing connection between technology and fine art. While there are art related jobs all over the world, cities have been the best places for artists to find meaningful work. The sheer number of artists and arts organizations concentrated in cities offer the best chance for a young artist to find their way.
ScoreCommercial Art InstructorUS Average
Salary
3.6

Avg. Salary $46,259

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.9

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.27%

Asian 12.18%

Black or African American 4.93%

Hispanic or Latino 7.22%

Unknown 4.56%

White 70.84%

Gender

female 48.39%

male 51.61%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
6.9

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.1

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a commercial art instructor

  1. Explore commercial art instructor education requirements

    Most common commercial art instructor degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.7 %

    Associate

    19.0 %

    Certificate

    9.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific commercial art instructor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Graphic Design100.00%
  3. Complete relevant commercial art instructor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New commercial art instructors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a commercial art instructor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real commercial art instructor resumes.
  4. Research commercial art instructor duties and responsibilities

    • Utilize blackboard management system to encourage online discussions and manage grades.
    • Measure and document student participation through an on-line database and in person tracking, providing data for future program analysis.
    • Instruct students in food production theory and techniques to create employable skills in the hospitality trades.
  5. Apply for commercial art instructor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a commercial art instructor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average commercial art instructor salary

The average commercial art instructor salary in the United States is $46,259 per year or $22 per hour. Commercial art instructor salaries range between $29,000 and $71,000 per year.

Average commercial art instructor salary
$46,259 Yearly
$22.24 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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