SOC 25-1121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Springfield, MA is $78,010 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 Springfield, MA is $78,010 per year, close to the national median of $78,620 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $44,790 at the tenth percentile to more than $137,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,620 to $90,360.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Pittsfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 140th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,790 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $58,620 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $78,010 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $90,360 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $137,210 | +74.5% |
| Mean | $84,770 | +7.8% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsfield | $100,490 | — | |
| 2 | Boston | $96,170 | 3,820 | |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $84,190 | 470 | |
| 4 | Worcester | $81,670 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $78,010 buys what $73,733 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,733US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,010 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,790 to $137,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsfield, at $100,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $78,010, 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 Springfield, MA is 0.8% lower. 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $137,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,790 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 Pittsfield, at $100,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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.
Explore related data