Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for architecture teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $96,870, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $96,870
- Mean annual wage
- $101,250
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 7,700
7,700 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,430 | — |
| 25th percentile | $74,970 | — |
| Median (50th) | $96,870 | — |
| 75th percentile | $128,510 | — |
| 90th percentile | $159,030 | — |
Highest-paying states for architecture teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $126,430 | 1,460 |
| Connecticut | $122,880 | — |
| Virginia | $105,940 | 230 |
| Illinois | $104,580 | 230 |
| California | $103,520 | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $102,920 | 430 |
| Maryland | $102,240 | 50 |
| Utah | $102,180 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,740 | 440 |
| Texas | $101,040 | 770 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $69,820 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $76,900 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $77,540 median annual wage
- Montana: $77,630 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $77,930 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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