Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $77,640 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $162,250
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $60,650
    50th (median)
    $77,640
    75th
    $107,950
    90th
    $162,250

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $95,980
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $94,560
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $84,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,730
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $80,640
    Gettysburg, PA $78,550

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,600
    Instructional Coordinators$75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,650.