SOC 25-1121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — Northeastern Pennsylvania
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is $82,270 per year, close to the national median of $78,620 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is $82,270 per year, close to the national median of $78,620 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,030 and $120,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,450 and the ninetieth at $123,320.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Harrisburg records the highest median at $81,790. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 61st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,450 | −35.8% |
| 25th | $59,030 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $82,270 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $120,790 | +53.6% |
| 90th | $123,320 | +56.9% |
| Mean | $87,060 | +10.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $81,790 | 130 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $79,610 | 970 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $78,380 | 1,750 | |
| 4 | Lancaster | $76,450 | 140 | |
| 5 | Allentown | $75,730 | 200 | |
| 6 | Reading | $75,200 | 120 | |
| 7 | Erie | $62,760 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $82,270 goes as far as $84,293 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,293US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,270 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,450 to $123,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $81,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $82,270, 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA is 4.6% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $123,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,450 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 Harrisburg, at $81,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern Pennsylvania, PA. 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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