Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $126,680 +58% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $116,550
90th percentile $159,600
Employed locally 40
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $116,550
    25th
    $126,680
    50th (median)
    $126,680
    75th
    $159,600
    90th
    $159,600

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 182% Median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 82% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $133,190
    Fresno, CA $131,450
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,660
    Ithaca, NY $127,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $113,660

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Visalia, CA is 58% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $116,550 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,680.