Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $127,430 +58.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,120
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,240
    25th
    $84,430
    50th (median)
    $127,430
    75th
    $191,610

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 175% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 75% 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $129,330
    Hawaii $129,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,880

    Nearby metros — Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,660
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $126,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $97,210
    Binghamton, NY $95,160
    Syracuse, NY $86,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $82,420

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270
    Instructional Coordinators $76,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 58.9% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,240 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,430.