SOC 25-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary — Montana
Montana
Median pay for this occupation in Montana is $77,630 a year, trailing the national median of $96,870 by 19.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Montana is $77,630 a year, trailing the national median of $96,870 by 19.9%. Half of workers earn between $61,720 and $99,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,220 and the ninetieth at $123,090.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Montana ranks 31st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 156th of 604 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,220 | −47.1% |
| 25th | $61,720 | −36.3% |
| Median (50th) | $77,630 | −19.9% |
| 75th | $99,600 | +2.8% |
| 90th | $123,090 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $79,320 | −18.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $77,630 goes as far as $82,061 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,061US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,630 a year, 19.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,220 to $123,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in Montana?
The median annual wage is $77,630, 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 Montana is 19.9% 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 Montana earns more than $123,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,220 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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