Cello Teacher Salary in the United States

How much does a Cello Teacher make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cello Teacher in the United States is $57,169 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a Cello Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,922
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,632 to $64,891
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,771
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Cello Teacher Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,891 $5,408 $1,248 $31
Average $57,169 $4,764 $1,099 $27
25th Percentile $49,632 $4,136 $954 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Cello Teacher Salaries

A Cello Teacher'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cello Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cello Teacher'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): $54,087
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,316
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,169
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,348
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,575
Levels Salary
Entry Level Cello Teacher$54,087
Intermediate Level Cello Teacher$54,316
Senior Level Cello Teacher$57,169
Specialist Level Cello Teacher$60,348
Expert Level Cello Teacher$60,575
$54,087 0 yr
$54,316 < 2 yrs
$57,169 2-4 yrs
$60,348 5-8 yrs
$60,575 > 8 yrs
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How Do Cello Teacher 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 Cello Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,297.
  • California: $63,057.
  • Massachusetts: $62,216.

Top Paying Cities for Cello Teachers

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:

  • San Jose: $72,107
  • San Francisco: $71,398
  • Oakland: $69,814

What Skills Can Increase a Cello Teacher's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 12.12% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Commitment 12.12%
Microsoft Office 2.21%
Economics 1.41%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Cello Teacher's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Coaching Others: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
 $66,887
17%
Coaching Others
 $66,887
17%
Computer Science
 $63,457
11%
Safety Training
 $62,885
10%
Programming
 $61,170
7%
Public Speaking
 $61,170
7%
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How Education impacts a Cello Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Cello Teachers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Cello Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $48,234 and $57,275).

Cello Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Cello Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.8%
High School 7.8%
Associates 5.2%
Bachelors 37.7%
Masters 45.5%
Doctorate 3.9%
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Cello Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cello Teacher'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.

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$49,632
Average $57,169/year
$64,891
$4,136
Average $4,764/month
$5,408
$954
Average $1,099/week
$1,248
$24
Average $27/hour
$31
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $64,891 $5,408 $1,248 $31
Average $57,169 $4,764 $1,099 $27
25th Percentile $49,632 $4,136 $954 $24

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Salary Trends for Cello Teacher

Salaries for a Cello Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,040 in 2023 to around $53,163 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Cello Teacher salary trends, .

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