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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $63,160 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $128,970
Employed locally 80
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $100,320
    90th
    $128,970

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% 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
    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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Killeen, TX is 21.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.