Earnings
The median annual salary for elementary school teachers was $63,680 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned $46,960 or less; the highest paid 10 percent earned $104,440 or more. The median annual salary for secondary school teachers was $65,220. Salaries ranged from less than $48,080 to $106,380 or more annually.
Self-enrichment education teachers (including those who teach art) earned median annual salaries of $45,330 in May 2023. Salaries ranged from less than $28,600 to $85,980 or more annually.
Benefits for art teachers who are employed by schools typically include health insurance, sick pay, 401(k) plans, and reimbursement for continuing education.
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