Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $119,589 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +49.1% vs the national median of $80,190. An estimated 9,300 art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $102,370 to $133,190 depending on location.
$119,589
Avg median salary in California
$133,190
Highest paying metro
$102,370
Lowest paying metro
9,300
Employed in California
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inArt, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $133,190 | $82,350 | $201,190 | 700 |
| Fresno, CA | $131,450 | $122,990 | $165,100 | 150 |
| San Jose, CA | $130,660 | $101,790 | $166,330 | 1,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,880 | $81,340 | $176,740 | 1,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $126,680 | $126,680 | $159,600 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $113,660 | $80,060 | $163,200 | 110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $105,800 | $78,470 | $123,440 | 260 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,610 | $78,200 | $165,490 | 710 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,370 | $79,070 | $162,890 | 5,060 |