Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary is $76,770 a year. About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($78,620). Oregon ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary in Oregon
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,580 |
| 25% of workers | $65,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76,770 |
| 75% of workers | $113,030 |
| 90% of workers | $206,120 |
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene-Springfield | $101,270 | 0 |
| Salem | $86,800 | 40 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $75,660 | 1,020 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $53,790 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $84,620 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,880 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,870 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $49,550 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $60,800 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,180 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,180 |
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