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

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

Median annual salary $83,280 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $101,210
Employed locally 130
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $59,900
    50th (median)
    $83,280
    75th
    $98,980
    90th
    $101,210

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 125% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 25% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,630
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,270
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,230

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.9% above 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,900.