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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $94,560 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,980
90th percentile $160,710
Employed locally 1,140
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,980
    25th
    $63,130
    50th (median)
    $94,560
    75th
    $104,270
    90th
    $160,710

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 118% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,590
    Amarillo, TX $83,280
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,630
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,270
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 17.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,130.