Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $84,590 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $130,540
Employed locally 420
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $60,990
    50th (median)
    $84,590
    75th
    $107,010
    90th
    $130,540

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 114% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 14% 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
    Amarillo, TX $83,280
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,630
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,270
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,230

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,990.