SOC 25-1031 · May 2025 · United States
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $96,870 per year, measured over 7,700 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $126,430.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $126,430 and New Mexico pays $69,820.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $126,430 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $122,880 | — | |
| 3 | Virginia | $105,940 | 230 | |
| 4 | Illinois | $104,580 | 230 | |
| 5 | California | $103,520 | 530 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $102,920 | 430 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $102,240 | 50 | |
| 8 | Utah | $102,180 | 50 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $101,740 | 440 | |
| 10 | Texas | $101,040 | 770 |
States with the most Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,460 | $126,430 | |
| 2 | Texas | 770 | $101,040 | |
| 3 | California | 530 | $103,520 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 440 | $101,740 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 430 | $102,920 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 330 | $83,620 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 290 | $79,520 | |
| 8 | Oregon | 250 | $80,640 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 230 | $104,580 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 230 | $105,940 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $128,670 | 160 |
| 2 | San Juan | $126,700 | — |
| 3 | New York | $123,760 | 1,460 |
| 4 | Boston | $121,660 | 320 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $107,450 | 50 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $105,770 | 250 |
| 7 | Chicago | $104,420 | 130 |
| 8 | Seattle | $103,830 | 70 |
| 9 | Houston | $103,420 | 110 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $103,210 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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