Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $64,380 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,070
90th percentile $135,060
Employed locally 260
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,070
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $123,730
    90th
    $135,060

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 109% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 19.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,070 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.