How much does a music teacher get paid per hour?

Music teachers' pay depends on several factors, including their level of education, years of experience, geographic location, and the type of institution where they work. In the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median hourly wage for music teachers was $28.76 in May 2020. This means that half of music teachers earned more than this amount, while the other half earned less. The top 10% of music teachers earned over $47.21 per hour, while the bottom 10% earned less than $17.19 per hour.

The highest-paying industries for music teachers were:

- Elementary and secondary schools: $34.31 per hour

- Colleges and universities: $32.28 per hour

- Performing arts companies: $28.79 per hour

- Private music schools: $27.89 per hour

Regional disparities also exist in music teachers' pay. For example, in May 2020, the median hourly wage for music teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA metropolitan area was $47.21, while in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area it was $24.93.