Music Education & Instrument Making and Repair
We have a list of Salaries and Positions here.
| Category: Music Education
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Studio Teacher
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| Salary |
$30-$120/hour
Beginning teachers in the Boston area frequently charge $30/hr.
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| Additional Information |
Lesson fee should reflect amount of teaching experience and the going rate in a region.
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Assistant Professor (Full-time, tenure track position)
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| Salary |
Private Institution Average: $43,614 per year
Public Institution Average: $43,812per year
example: $40,000 to $50,000 per year – Assistant Professor of Violin and Chamber Music – University of the Pacific
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| Additional Information |
Salary depends on the size of the institution, budget, & reputation of the teacher.
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Public School Teacher (Elementary & Secondary Music Teachers)
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| Salary |
$20,675-$60,000 per year
$30,719 per year – average salary for new teachers
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| Additional Information |
Teaching in a public school requires state certification.
Schools are supported largely by property taxes so schools in wealthier communities are typically able to pay more.
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| Category: Instrument Making and Repair
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| Job Title |
Instrument Maker
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| Salary |
$15,000-$65,000/year
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| Additional Information |
Training or apprenticeship programs are required. Pay scale depends on the quality of the work, reputation, and amount of experience
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| Job Title |
Piano Tuner
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| Salary |
$90-95/hour – standard rate (Boston)
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| Additional Information |
Training or apprenticeship programs are required. Pay scale depends on the quality of the work, reputation, and amount of experience
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| Job Title |
Instrument Repair Technician
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| Salary |
$9-$55/hour
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| Additional Information |
Training or apprenticeship programs are required. Pay scale depends on the quality of the work, reputation, and amount of experience |
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