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Music Theory Professor

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April 13, 2024 Updated June 11, 2024 4 minute read

Music Theory Professors are experts in the study of music theory, the underlying principles and structures that govern musical composition. They are responsible for teaching music theory courses at colleges and universities, and for conducting research in the field. Music Theory Professors typically have a strong background in music theory, as well as in music history, performance, and composition. They are also typically able to play one or more musical instruments.

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Salaries for Music Theory Professor

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$102,000

$132,000

$171,000

$132,000

San Francisco

$89,000

$103,000

$120,000

$103,000

Seattle

$110,000

$120,000

$140,000

$120,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$102,000

$132,000

$171,000

$132,000

San Francisco

$89,000

$103,000

$120,000

$103,000

Seattle

$110,000

$120,000

$140,000

$120,000

Austin

$76,000

$98,000

$120,000

$98,000

Toronto

$60,000

$85,000

$120,000

$85,000

London

£37,000

£47,000

£62,000

£47,000

Paris

€52,000

€61,000

€86,000

€61,000

Berlin

€62,000

€72,000

€84,000

€72,000

Tel Aviv

₪138,000

₪158,000

₪185,000

₪158,000

Singapore

S$47,000

S$66,000

S$88,000

S$66,000

Beijing

¥130,000

¥192,000

¥264,000

¥192,000

Shanghai

¥150,000

¥228,000

¥339,000

¥228,000

Shenzhen

¥88,800

¥135,000

¥202,000

¥135,000

Bengalaru

₹120,000

₹203,000

₹306,000

₹203,000

Delhi

₹265,000

₹302,000

₹504,000

₹302,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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