Education Careers

Education Careers in Music

Job Category	Job Title	Salary	Summary
Music Education	Assistant Professor (Full-time - tenure track position)	$43,140 - $150,000+	Salary depends on the size of the institution, budget, reputation of the teacher and overload hours. At least a master's degree is required, more often a PhD.
Music Education	Choir Director	$20,000 - $42,000	Handles all duties relating to the choir including auditions, directing the choir, choosing music, rehearsals, managing the budget, accompaniment, and administrative duties.
Music Education	Clinician	$300 - $5,000/clinic	Based on reputation. Some music companies have positions for people to travel and showcase gear. Most clinics are incited through educational institutions.
Music Education	Music Education Administrator	$25,000 - $56,000	Migration to administration often occurs after successful career as an educator.
Music Education	Public School Teacher (K-12 Music Teachers)	$30,000 - $71,181 $43,580 - 48,690 â Median salary range	Requires state certification. Schools are supported largely by property taxes so schools in wealthier communities are typically able to pay more.
Music Education	Studio Teacher or Private Instructor	$30 - $120/hour Beginning teachers (i.e. recent graduates with experience) in the Boston area frequently charge $45/hour.	Lesson fee should reflect amount of teaching experience and the going rate in a region. Be aware that it may take some time to build up a profitable clientele. Travel to a private student's home may require an additional fee.
Music Librarianship	Librarian	$40,000 - Professional entry level (College, University, Conservatory, Public Library or Orchestra)	Nearly all institutions require a graduate library degree (a Master's in Library Science, MLS or Master's in Library in Information Science, MLIS). In some colleges and universities a Master's in Music is often required.