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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $76,270 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $201,170
Employed locally 130
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $119,920
    90th
    $201,170

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 146% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 46% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $94,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,590
    Amarillo, TX $83,280
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,630
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,230

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 4.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.