Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 7,700 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $58,430 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $74,970 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $96,870 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $128,510 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $159,030 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$58K
25th
$75K
Median
$97K
75th
$129K
90th
$159K
Highest Paying States for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $121,350 |
| Connecticut | $119,700 |
| New York | $113,620 |
| California | $113,170 |
| Minnesota | $111,010 |
| Texas | $105,800 |
| Virginia | $104,460 |
| Illinois | $102,530 |
| Maryland | $100,290 |
| Rhode Island | $99,720 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $121,350 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $99,720 — a difference of $21,630. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7,700 workers were employed as Architecture Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $101,250 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1031