Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1121 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $99,195,200 | $207,521,600 | $315,848,000 | $424,174,400 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,859,200 | $230,228,960 | $320,596,640 | $410,966,400 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $133,244,800 | $219,876,800 | $306,508,800 | $393,140,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $135,512,000 | $215,972,640 | $296,435,360 | $376,896,000 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $134,243,200 | $214,780,800 | $295,318,400 | $375,856,000 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $120,286,400 | $204,318,400 | $288,350,400 | $372,382,400 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $145,724,800 | $218,456,160 | $291,185,440 | $363,916,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $145,288,000 | $217,395,360 | $289,500,640 | $361,608,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $153,504,000 | $221,228,800 | $288,953,600 | $356,678,400 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $105,123,200 | $188,323,200 | $271,523,200 | $354,723,200 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, INC. | 34 | $74,523 |
| Arizona State University | 14 | $81,758 |
| Indiana University | 12 | $62,517 |
| Vivace Academy LLC | 11 | $72,901 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 11 | $88,774 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 11 | $62,982 |
| University of Illinois | 11 | $70,995 |
| The Ohio State University | 10 | $75,022 |
| TUFTS UNIVERSITY | 10 | $83,179 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | 10 | $73,271 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 43 | $71,391 |
| 2021 | 50 | $63,468 |
| 2022 | 90 | $70,509 |
| 2023 | 208 | $72,050 |
| 2024 | 279 | $72,191 |
| 2025 | 337 | $611,311 |
| 2026 | 40 | $72,680 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.6 | |
| Instructing | 4.4 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 4.9 |
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Communications and Media | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| History and Archeology | 3.4 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 50.7% |
| Post-first professional | 31.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.6% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
- Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Cascading style sheets CSS Google Docs Hypertext markup language HTML JavaScript Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint
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