Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 93,560 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $47,570 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,620 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $78,620 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $103,850 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $163,350 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$48K
25th
$62K
Median
$79K
75th
$104K
90th
$163K
Highest Paying States for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $128,810 |
| California | $114,430 |
| Maryland | $106,790 |
| New Jersey | $106,020 |
| Maine | $105,660 |
| Delaware | $105,430 |
| Massachusetts | $102,790 |
| Oregon | $100,640 |
| District of Columbia | $100,300 |
| Rhode Island | $99,410 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $128,810 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $99,410 — a difference of $29,400. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 93,560 workers were employed as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $94,700 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1121