SOC 25-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary — Florida
Florida · 1 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage is $78,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage is $78,960. That is 18.5% lower than the national median of $96,870. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,930 and $101,640. The lowest tenth earn under $50,040, while the highest tenth earn more than $128,140.
Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 29th by median wage. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,960. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 172nd of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | −48.3% |
| 25th | $61,930 | −36.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,960 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $101,640 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $128,140 | +32.3% |
| Mean | $87,750 | −9.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $78,960 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $78,960 buys what $76,364 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,364US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,960 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,040 to $128,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $78,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in Florida?
The median annual wage is $78,960, 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 Florida is 18.5% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $128,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,040 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 Miami, at $78,960 per year.
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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