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Art teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Art Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.98
Average $26.98
Low $12.60
High $57.75

The average salary for a art teacher is $26.98 per hour in the United States. 4.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Art Teacher job openings in United States

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Digital Animation & Art Teachi...
Concorde Education4.9out of 5 stars.
Hollywood, FL
$50 - $100 an hour
Contract
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Art Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cerritos College
 
$252,262per year
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Washoe County School District
 
$232,061per year
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LearnWell
 
$208,000per year
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City of Oakley
 
$197,600per year
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Togetherhood
 
$189,082per year
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Napa Valley College
 
$187,054per year
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Highest paying cities for Art Teachers near United States

  1. Newark, NJ
    $64.73 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $39.93 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $32.57 per hour
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $30.98 per hour
  5. Irvine, CA
    $27.51 per hour

Where can an Art Teacher earn more?

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