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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in District of Columbia

Also called: Art and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in District of Columbia earn a median of $96,900 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$96,900
vs. U.S. median
+23% ($78,620)
Rank among states
6 of 49
Jobs in the state
350

Pay range in District of Columbia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,380; the top 10% earn over $131,090. Nationally the range is $47,570 to $163,350.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia

How much do art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary make in District of Columbia?

The median is $96,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,380 and the top 10% earn over $131,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is District of Columbia a good state for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 49 (+23% vs. the national median of $78,620). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses