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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Boston, MA: H-1B salaries
25 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Boston, MA. Median offered base salary $86,322; middle half $80,000–$90,926.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $89,116 |
| Level II (qualified) | $88,624 |
| Level III (experienced) | $80,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | 8 | $86,322 |
| Tufts University | 7 | $80,000 |
| New England Conservatory | 3 | — |
| Emerson College | 3 | $87,403 |
| Berklee College of Music | 3 | $90,452 |
| Trustees of Boston University | 1 | $92,000 |
Job titles
- Professor of the Practice7
- Assistant Professor6
- Faculty Member3
- Associate Teaching Professor3
- Assistant Teaching Professor2
- Assistant Professor, Music Therapy2
- Artist-in-Residence1
- Professor of Marimba and Percussion1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).