SOC 251031

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

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.

National Median

$101,480

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$101,480

Entry Level (10th pct)

$59,590

Experienced (90th pct)

$166,720

Total Employed

9,120

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$59,590 - $78,090
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$78,090 - $129,310
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$129,310 - $166,720

Highest Paying Locations for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Louisiana

$138,600

+36.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$128,490

+26.6% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$128,450

+26.6% vs national

New York

$128,450

+26.6% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$126,780

+24.9% vs national

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Louisiana	$138,600	N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$128,490	160
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$128,450	1,660
New York	$128,450	1,660
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$126,780	410
California	$126,780	940
Puerto Rico	$124,630	60
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$124,630	60
College Station-Bryan, TX	$123,250	180
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$109,220	N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$108,550	60
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$106,610	360
Connecticut	$105,870	N/A
Pennsylvania	$104,450	520
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$102,590	150
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$101,690	40
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$101,660	70
Virginia	$101,660	320
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$101,480	40
Nebraska	$100,820	60
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$100,460	300
Illinois	$100,360	180
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$99,340	110
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$99,320	80
Maryland	$98,320	60
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$98,270	170
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$97,580	450
Texas	$97,450	1,110
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$97,030	90
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$96,090	90
Richmond, VA	$95,920	30
Massachusetts	$95,040	640
Florida	$92,940	N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$91,980	100
Minnesota	$91,980	110
Rhode Island	$91,360	80
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$89,730	110
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$84,920	50
Michigan	$84,810	100
Tennessee	$84,510	90
New Jersey	$83,330	360
North Carolina	$82,900	140
Kansas	$82,500	140
Indiana	$82,410	N/A
Mississippi	$81,970	70
District of Columbia	$80,880	N/A
El Paso, TX	$80,180	40
Wisconsin	$79,060	40
Oklahoma	$78,500	50
Oregon	$78,190	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is $101,480, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Architecture Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondarys is Louisiana, with a median salary of $138,600.

How much can an experienced Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Architecture Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $166,720 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.