Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $74,800 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,050
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,050
    25th
    $56,440
    50th (median)
    $74,800
    75th
    $124,810

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $133,190
    Fresno, CA $131,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,660
    Hawaii $129,330
    Urban Honolulu, HI $129,330
    Ithaca, NY $127,430

    Nearby metros — Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $94,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,590
    Amarillo, TX $83,280
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,630
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,270

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 6.7% below the national median of $80,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,050 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,440.