SOC 25-1121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · 1 metro areas compared
In Lincoln, NE the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $98,800 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lincoln, NE the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $98,800 a year. That is 25.7% more than the national median of $78,620. Pay ranges from under $57,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,620 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,400 to $98,800.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Omaha records the highest median at $75,650. Of the 446 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 54th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,120 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $76,400 | −2.8% |
| Median (50th) | $98,800 | +25.7% |
| 75th | $98,800 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $123,620 | +57.2% |
| Mean | $97,540 | +24.1% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $75,650 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lincoln run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $98,800 goes as far as $109,656 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 39.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,800 a year, 25.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,120 to $123,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $75,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Lincoln, NE?
The median annual wage is $98,800, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,620, so pay in Lincoln, NE is 25.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lincoln, NE earns more than $123,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $75,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Lincoln, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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