How much does a Private Music Teacher make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Private Music Teacher in the United States is $31. While Salary.com is seeing that Private Music Teacher salary in the US can go up to $39 or down to $23, but most earn between $27 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Private Music Teacher in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Private Music Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Private Music Teacher Salary $23 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Private Music Teacher Salary $27 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Private Music Teacher Salary $31 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Private Music Teacher Salary $35 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Private Music Teacher Salary $39 US August 01, 2026
25% $27 10% $23 90% $39 75% $35 $31 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Private Music Teacher


    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Asst. Professor - Music


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
27
35
31

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
23
46
30
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Private Music Teacher in the United States. The average hourly rate for Private Music Teacher ranges from $27 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $23 to $46 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $30.

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