What are the main factors that influence an Arts Educator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Arts Educator?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Arts Educator roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Arts Educator's salary?

An Arts Educator's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,995 for beginners, reaching about $52,565 at mid-level, and approach $55,045 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Arts Educator?

Arts Educator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Arts Educator roles are District of Columbia $60,416, California $60,187, Massachusetts $59,385. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Arts Educator roles make?

Salaries for Arts Educator level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Educator: $82,365; Master of Arts: $77,211; Arts Instructor: $63,142; Arts Teacher: $58,380; Communication Arts: $55,642.

Arts Educator Salary in Vermont

How much does an Arts Educator make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arts Educator in Vermont is $53,557 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Arts Educator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,206
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,450 to $60,701
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,889

10% $41,889

50% (Median) $53,557

90% $67,206

Arts Educator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,701	$5,058	$1,167	$29
Average	$53,557	$4,463	$1,030	$26
25th Percentile	$47,450	$3,954	$912	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Arts Educator Salaries

An Arts Educator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Arts Educator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Arts Educator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,995
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,466
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,565
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,549
Expert (over 8 years): $55,045

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Arts Educator	less than 1 year	$49,995
Early Career Level Arts Educator	1-2 years	$50,466
Mid-Level Level Arts Educator	2-4 years	$52,565
Senior-Level Level Arts Educator	5-8 years	$54,549
Expert Level Arts Educator	over 8 years	$55,045

How Do Arts Educator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Arts Educators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,416.
California: $60,187.
Massachusetts: $59,385.

District of Columbia $60,416 California $60,187 Massachusetts $59,385 Washington $59,166 New Jersey $59,144 Alaska $59,068 Connecticut $58,315 New York $58,009

Hawaii $57,033 Rhode Island $56,574 Maryland $56,263 Minnesota $55,838 Colorado $55,674 Illinois $55,619 Oregon $55,412 Delaware $55,259

New Hampshire $55,163 Virginia $54,948 Pennsylvania $54,321 Nevada $54,004 North Dakota $53,901 Michigan $53,737 Wisconsin $53,677 Vermont $53,557

Texas $53,224 Maine $53,202 Arizona $53,169 Ohio $53,131 Georgia $52,629 Indiana $52,378 Wyoming $52,329 Utah $52,253

Iowa $52,220 Kansas $51,958 Louisiana $51,882 North Carolina $51,854 Missouri $51,843 Florida $51,631 Montana $51,516 Nebraska $51,407

Kentucky $51,347 South Carolina $51,129 Tennessee $50,992 Idaho $50,938 New Mexico $50,539 Oklahoma $50,452 Alabama $50,130 South Dakota $49,590

Arkansas $49,295 West Virginia $49,137 Mississippi $48,662

Top Paying Cities for Arts Educator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $54,820
Barre: $54,902
Cabot: $54,782

Adamant, VT $54,820

Barre, VT $54,902

Cabot, VT $54,782

Calais, VT $54,830

East Barre, VT $54,819

East Calais, VT $54,820

East Montpelier, VT $54,857

Eden, VT $54,784

Eden Mills, VT $54,734

Graniteville, VT $54,899

Hyde Park, VT $54,865

Johnson, VT $54,934

Lake Elmore, VT $54,804

Marshfield, VT $54,791

Moretown, VT $54,938

Morrisville, VT $54,931

Moscow, VT $54,959

Northfield, VT $54,871

Northfield Falls, VT $55,127

North Hyde Park, VT $54,861

North Montpelier, VT $54,806

Plainfield, VT $54,798

Roxbury, VT $54,705

South Barre, VT $54,966

Waterbury, VT $54,954

Stowe, VT $54,961

Waitsfield, VT $54,931

Warren, VT $54,828

Washington, VT $54,721

Waterbury Center, VT $54,952

Websterville, VT $54,890

Williamstown, VT $54,827

Wolcott, VT $54,797

Woodbury, VT $54,743

Worcester, VT $54,797

Rutland, VT $54,795

Belmont, VT $54,626

Benson, VT $54,626

Bomoseen, VT $54,712

Brandon, VT $54,752

Bridport, VT $54,758

Castleton, VT $54,722

Center Rutland, VT $54,760

Chittenden, VT $54,634

Cuttingsville, VT $54,615

Danby, VT $54,708

East Middlebury, VT $54,788

East Poultney, VT $54,714

East Wallingford, VT $54,655

Fair Haven, VT $54,674

Florence, VT $54,655

Forest Dale, VT $54,755

Gaysville, VT $54,407

Granville, VT $54,664

Hancock, VT $54,655

Hydeville, VT $54,719

Killington, VT $54,649

Middlebury, VT $54,873

Middletown Springs, VT $54,685

Mount Holly, VT $54,634

North Clarendon, VT $54,714

Orwell, VT $54,708

Pawlet, VT $54,728

Pittsfield, VT $54,681

Pittsford, VT $54,733

Poultney, VT $54,723

Proctor, VT $54,783

Ripton, VT $54,720

Rochester, VT $54,692

Rupert, VT $54,686

Salisbury, VT $54,774

Shoreham, VT $54,727

Stockbridge, VT $54,630

Wallingford, VT $54,660

Wells, VT $54,730

West Pawlet, VT $54,749

West Rupert, VT $54,735

West Rutland, VT $54,702

Whiting, VT $54,729

Saint Johnsbury, VT $54,788

Albany, VT $54,757

Barnet, VT $54,730

Barton, VT $54,751

Beebe Plain, VT $54,767

Concord, VT $54,678

Coventry, VT $54,831

Craftsbury, VT $54,773

Craftsbury Common, VT $54,775

Danville, VT $54,742

Derby, VT $54,767

Derby Line, VT $54,726

East Burke, VT $54,725

East Charleston, VT $54,730

East Hardwick, VT $54,759

East Haven, VT $54,605

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $54,787

Glover, VT $54,734

Granby, VT $54,538

Greensboro, VT $54,716

Greensboro Bend, VT $54,751

Hardwick, VT $54,811

Irasburg, VT $54,737

Island Pond, VT $54,648

Lowell, VT $54,719

Lower Waterford, VT $54,781

Lyndon, VT $54,771

Lyndon Center, VT $54,833

Lyndonville, VT $54,774

Morgan, VT $54,675

Newport, VT $54,800

Newport Center, VT $54,730

North Concord, VT $54,587

North Troy, VT $54,738

Orleans, VT $54,717

Passumpsic, VT $54,792

Peacham, VT $54,681

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $54,793

Sheffield, VT $54,696

Sutton, VT $54,692

Troy, VT $54,743

West Burke, VT $54,728

West Charleston, VT $54,703

West Danville, VT $54,745

Westfield, VT $54,702

West Glover, VT $54,739

Averill, VT $54,421

Beecher Falls, VT $54,774

Canaan, VT $54,637

Gilman, VT $54,878

Guildhall, VT $54,565

Lunenburg, VT $54,684

Norton, VT $54,530

North Bennington, VT $55,139

North Pownal, VT $55,250

Pownal, VT $55,281

White River Junction, VT $54,781

Ascutney, VT $54,807

Barnard, VT $54,657

Bethel, VT $54,691

Bradford, VT $54,748

Bridgewater, VT $54,713

Bridgewater Corners, VT $54,604

Brookfield, VT $54,744

Brownsville, VT $54,714

Chelsea, VT $54,713

Corinth, VT $54,698

East Corinth, VT $54,721

East Randolph, VT $54,731

East Ryegate, VT $54,684

East Thetford, VT $54,751

Fairlee, VT $54,692

Groton, VT $54,707

Hartford, VT $54,924

Hartland, VT $54,732

Hartland Four Corners, VT $54,729

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $54,870

Newbury, VT $54,701

North Hartland, VT $54,770

North Pomfret, VT $54,677

North Thetford, VT $54,750

Norwich, VT $54,739

Plymouth, VT $54,565

Post Mills, VT $54,738

Quechee, VT $54,795

Randolph, VT $54,785

Randolph Center, VT $54,757

Reading, VT $54,610

Sharon, VT $54,690

South Pomfret, VT $54,637

South Royalton, VT $54,705

South Ryegate, VT $54,716

South Strafford, VT $54,703

South Woodstock, VT $54,624

Strafford, VT $54,655

Taftsville, VT $54,799

Thetford, VT $54,751

Thetford Center, VT $54,694

Topsham, VT $54,678

Tunbridge, VT $54,688

Vershire, VT $54,662

Wells River, VT $54,720

West Fairlee, VT $54,821

West Hartford, VT $54,678

West Newbury, VT $54,699

West Topsham, VT $54,721

Wilder, VT $54,926

Windsor, VT $54,754

Woodstock, VT $54,687

Bellows Falls, VT $54,887

Cambridgeport, VT $54,824

Cavendish, VT $54,642

Chester, VT $54,696

Chester Depot, VT $54,677

Grafton, VT $54,655

Londonderry, VT $54,753

Ludlow, VT $54,670

North Springfield, VT $54,861

Perkinsville, VT $54,712

Peru, VT $54,696

Proctorsville, VT $54,651

Saxtons River, VT $54,875

South Londonderry, VT $54,787

Springfield, VT $54,834

Westminster, VT $54,886

Westminster Station, VT $54,890

Weston, VT $54,639

Shaftsbury, VT $55,073

Brattleboro, VT $54,998

Bondville, VT $54,771

East Dover, VT $54,882

Jacksonville, VT $55,020

Jamaica, VT $54,772

Marlboro, VT $55,271

Newfane, VT $54,846

Putney, VT $54,835

Readsboro, VT $55,277

South Newfane, VT $54,865

Stamford, VT $55,237

Townshend, VT $54,797

Vernon, VT $55,167

Wardsboro, VT $54,836

West Dover, VT $54,926

West Dummerston, VT $54,860

West Halifax, VT $54,944

West Townshend, VT $54,723

West Wardsboro, VT $54,724

Whitingham, VT $55,001

Williamsville, VT $54,860

Wilmington, VT $54,967

Burlington, VT $55,117

South Burlington, VT $55,114

Winooski, VT $55,117

Colchester, VT $55,117

Alburgh, VT $54,842

Bakersfield, VT $54,924

Belvidere Center, VT $54,725

Bristol, VT $54,935

Cambridge, VT $55,001

Charlotte, VT $55,043

East Berkshire, VT $54,871

East Fairfield, VT $54,953

Enosburg Falls, VT $54,801

Essex, VT $55,075

Essex Junction, VT $55,079

Fairfax, VT $55,004

Fairfield, VT $54,952

Ferrisburgh, VT $54,982

Franklin, VT $54,804

Grand Isle, VT $55,010

Highgate Center, VT $54,851

Highgate Springs, VT $54,878

Hinesburg, VT $55,042

Huntington, VT $55,000

Isle La Motte, VT $54,911

Jeffersonville, VT $54,964

Jericho, VT $55,030

Jonesville, VT $55,041

Milton, VT $55,056

Monkton, VT $54,997

Montgomery, VT $54,801

Montgomery Center, VT $54,734

New Haven, VT $54,929

North Ferrisburgh, VT $55,006

North Hero, VT $54,952

Richford, VT $54,792

Richmond, VT $55,036

Saint Albans, VT $54,976

Saint Albans Bay, VT $54,969

Shelburne, VT $55,093

Sheldon, VT $54,911

Sheldon Springs, VT $55,045

South Hero, VT $55,060

Starksboro, VT $54,967

Swanton, VT $54,901

Underhill, VT $55,017

Underhill Center, VT $55,019

Vergennes, VT $54,912

Waterville, VT $54,930

Westford, VT $55,044

Williston, VT $55,086

Montpelier, VT $54,894

Bennington, VT $55,179

Arlington, VT $54,985

Dorset, VT $54,771

East Arlington, VT $54,750

East Dorset, VT $54,772

Manchester, VT $54,920

Manchester Center, VT $54,884

Arts Educator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Arts Educator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Arts Educator positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Arts Educator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Arts Educator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$58,913	$28.0	10%

Arts Educator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Arts Educator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,450

Average $53,557/year

$60,701

$3,954

Average $4,463/month

$5,058

$912

Average $1,030/week

$1,167

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,701	$5,058	$1,167	$29
Average	$53,557	$4,463	$1,030	$26
25th Percentile	$47,450	$3,954	$912	$23

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