SOC 25-1121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary — West Arkansas
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
At $57,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, 26.3% beneath the national figure of $78,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $57,910, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, 26.3% beneath the national figure of $78,620. Pay ranges from under $47,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,050 to $77,480.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 284 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 81st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $54,050 | −31.3% |
| Median (50th) | $57,910 | −26.3% |
| 75th | $77,480 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $100,260 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $73,650 | −6.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $57,910 goes as far as $66,640 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,910 a year, 26.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,250 to $100,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in West Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $57,910, 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 West Arkansas, AR is 26.3% 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 West Arkansas, AR earns more than $100,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,250 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in West Arkansas, AR. 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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