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Music teacher salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Music Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$32.90
Average $32.90
Low $17.08
High $63.37

The average salary for a music teacher is $32.90 per hour in the United States. 6.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Music Teacher job openings in United States

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Music Teacher
Westminster Public Schools2.7out of 5 stars.
Westminster, CO
$65,299 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Music 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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LearnWell
 
$208,000per year
Occidental College
 
$208,000per year
Cuesta College
 
$178,485per year
Selfhelp Community Services, I...
 
$176,800per year
Musicland
 
$174,571per year

Highest paying cities for Music Teachers near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $38.88 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $37.79 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $34.67 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $29.84 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $28.42 per hour

Where can a Music Teacher earn more?

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