SOC 25-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary — College Station
College Station-Bryan, TX · 2 metro areas compared
In College Station, TX the median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,670 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In College Station, TX the median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,670 a year. That is 32.8% more than the national median of $96,870. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $99,970 and $130,860. The lowest tenth earn under $99,970, while the highest tenth earn more than $209,940.
Employment stands at 160, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Houston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 17th of 360 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,970 | +3.2% |
| 25th | $99,970 | +3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $128,670 | +32.8% |
| 75th | $130,860 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $209,940 | +116.7% |
| Mean | $134,450 | +38.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in College Station run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $128,670 goes as far as $132,513 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,513US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,670 a year, 32.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $99,970 to $209,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $103,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in College Station, TX?
The median annual wage is $128,670, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,870, so pay in College Station, TX is 32.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in College Station, TX earns more than $209,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $99,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Houston, at $103,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in College Station, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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