Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $85,610 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,070
90th percentile $220,350
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,070
    25th
    $69,060
    50th (median)
    $85,610
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $220,350

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $107,020
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $105,800
    Charlottesville, VA $104,570
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $95,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,730
    Amarillo, TX $83,280

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Peoria, IL is 6.8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,070 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,060.