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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $57,020 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,850
90th percentile $138,220
Employed locally 60
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,850
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $57,020
    75th
    $75,960
    90th
    $138,220

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,130
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,280
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Longview, TX is 28.9% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $33,850 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.