SOC 25-1031 · Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary wages by metro
National median annual wage
$96,870
- 10th percentile
- $58,430
- 25th percentile
- $74,970
- Median
- $96,870
- 75th percentile
- $128,510
- 90th percentile
- $159,030
- Mean
- $101,250
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates. BLS reports this occupation on an annual basis. Hourly wages are not published.
National employment in May 2025: 7,700.
That median is 90% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 160 | $99,970 | $128,670 | $209,940 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | Not available | $99,540 | $126,700 | $169,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,460 | $55,570 | $123,760 | $169,650 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 320 | $63,330 | $121,660 | $209,940 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $48,720 | $107,450 | $167,460 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 250 | $64,020 | $105,770 | $152,060 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 130 | $51,130 | $104,420 | $128,400 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 70 | $51,480 | $103,830 | $124,450 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 110 | $65,790 | $103,420 | $162,400 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 110 | $75,850 | $103,210 | $139,820 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 30 | $60,580 | $102,180 | $124,840 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 110 | $60,580 | $100,560 | $162,700 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 110 | $82,350 | $95,560 | $161,930 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 100 | $63,820 | $92,010 | $156,610 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 50 | $29,500 | $88,490 | $131,210 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 160 | $63,530 | $84,000 | $133,290 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 170 | $71,800 | $79,650 | $100,570 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 260 | $47,790 | $79,100 | $159,380 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Not available | $49,260 | $78,960 | $160,310 |
| Syracuse, NY | Not available | $61,260 | $78,520 | $103,880 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,460 | $55,570 | $123,760 | $169,650 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 320 | $63,330 | $121,660 | $209,940 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 260 | $47,790 | $79,100 | $159,380 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 250 | $64,020 | $105,770 | $152,060 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 170 | $71,800 | $79,650 | $100,570 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 160 | $99,970 | $128,670 | $209,940 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 160 | $63,530 | $84,000 | $133,290 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 130 | $51,130 | $104,420 | $128,400 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 110 | $75,850 | $103,210 | $139,820 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 110 | $65,790 | $103,420 | $162,400 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 110 | $82,350 | $95,560 | $161,930 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 110 | $60,580 | $100,560 | $162,700 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 100 | $63,820 | $92,010 | $156,610 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 70 | $51,480 | $103,830 | $124,450 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 50 | $29,500 | $88,490 | $131,210 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $48,720 | $107,450 | $167,460 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 30 | $60,580 | $102,180 | $124,840 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | Not available | $99,540 | $126,700 | $169,500 |
| New York | 1,460 | $55,570 | $126,430 | $169,650 |
| Connecticut | Not available | $81,170 | $122,880 | $160,940 |
| Virginia | 230 | $61,430 | $105,940 | $135,280 |
| Illinois | 230 | $66,250 | $104,580 | $132,460 |
| California | 530 | $55,400 | $103,520 | $178,950 |
| Massachusetts | 430 | $63,330 | $102,920 | $209,940 |
| Maryland | 50 | $61,630 | $102,240 | $162,700 |
| Utah | 50 | $60,580 | $102,180 | $126,390 |
| Pennsylvania | 440 | $42,860 | $101,740 | $141,690 |
| Texas | 770 | $61,550 | $101,040 | $164,780 |
| Michigan | 190 | $64,470 | $100,700 | $137,380 |
| Minnesota | 120 | $81,760 | $95,560 | $161,930 |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $63,820 | $92,010 | $156,610 |
| North Carolina | 150 | $48,630 | $86,850 | $137,380 |
| Kansas | 140 | $67,860 | $85,970 | $137,500 |
| District of Columbia | Not available | $61,590 | $84,950 | $130,590 |
| Indiana | 160 | $64,490 | $84,040 | $133,430 |
| New Jersey | 330 | $50,350 | $83,620 | $133,590 |
| Louisiana | 140 | $60,950 | $83,000 | $133,830 |
| Washington | 100 | $51,480 | $81,950 | $124,450 |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $65,900 | $81,800 | $106,450 |
| Alabama | 120 | $62,890 | $80,770 | $125,400 |
| Oregon | 250 | $64,430 | $80,640 | $99,690 |
| Colorado | 110 | $58,360 | $80,530 | $128,320 |
| Wisconsin | 50 | $74,590 | $79,980 | $98,860 |
| Ohio | 290 | $22,260 | $79,520 | $122,080 |
| Tennessee | 80 | $60,020 | $79,170 | $160,010 |
| Iowa | 80 | $63,570 | $79,100 | $126,380 |
| Florida | Not available | $50,040 | $78,960 | $128,140 |
| Mississippi | 60 | $40,340 | $77,930 | $89,450 |
| Montana | 60 | $51,220 | $77,630 | $123,090 |
| Nebraska | 60 | $60,510 | $77,540 | $130,780 |
| South Carolina | 90 | $41,270 | $76,900 | $120,060 |
| New Mexico | 40 | $60,010 | $69,820 | $111,080 |
Other educational instruction and library occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is $96,870. Employment is 7,700.
How does Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary is 90% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, College Station-Bryan, TX is highest on this page's list at $128,670.