Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in New Mexico
Art, drama, and music teachers at colleges and universities instruct students in creative disciplines including painting, sculpture, design, drama, and music performance. Most work in higher education institutions, while some combine teaching with research or creative practice In New Mexico the median pay is $76,240 a year, 3% below the national median of $78,620.
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Who is hiring in New Mexico
Openings in New Mexico and remote
- Teacher (Art) · Bureau of Indian Education · Fort Wingate, New Mexico · $36.23–$72.13
- Transitional Teacher (Art) · Bureau of Indian Education · Fort Wingate, New Mexico · $36.23–$64.52
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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O*NET-SOC 25-1121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.