25 Series · SOC 25-1031
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $96,870
- Median / year
- $159,030
- Top 10% earn
- +2%
- Growth '23–'33
- 7,700
- US workers
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $96,870 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $96,870, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $58,430 (10th percentile) to $159,030 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 7,700 US workers. Puerto Rico pays the most ($126,700), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $96,870, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 81% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Educational Instruction and Library, it ranks #14 of 64 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 2% by 2033.
- $96,870
- Median annual wage
- Top 19%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #14 of 64
- in Educational Instruction and Library
- 2.7×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Puerto Rico at $126,700. Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1031) pays a national median of $96,870 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $58,430 at the 10th percentile to $159,030 at the 90th, with a mean of $101,250 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 7,700 Americans work in this occupation across 35 reporting states and 21 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +2% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 900 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Doctoral or professional degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.3 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.8 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Puerto Rico pays the highest state median at $126,700, which is +31% above the national figure. The top metro is College Station-Bryan, TX at $128,670 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$96,870
per year
Median Hourly
N/A
per hour
Mean Salary
$101,250
average
Employment
7,700
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$96,870 Top 19% higher than 81% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 25-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +2% growth and $96,870 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
900
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
0.3/100K
Injury Rate
0.8/100
Danger Index
3.4/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- ▸ Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- ▸ Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
- ▸ Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
- ▸ Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- ▸ Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- ▸ Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- ▸ Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- ▸ Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- ▸ Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$58,430
25th Percentile
$74,970
Median
$96,870
75th Percentile
$128,510
90th Percentile
$159,030
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $126,700 | +31% above national |
| 2 | New York | $126,430 | +31% above national |
| 3 | Connecticut | $122,880 | +27% above national |
| 4 | Virginia | $105,940 | +9% above national |
| 5 | Illinois | $104,580 | +8% above national |
| 6 | California | $103,520 | +7% above national |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $102,920 | +6% above national |
| 8 | Maryland | $102,240 | +6% above national |
| 9 | Utah | $102,180 | +5% above national |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $101,740 | +5% above national |
| 11 | Texas | $101,040 | +4% above national |
| 12 | Michigan | $100,700 | +4% above national |
| 13 | Minnesota | $95,560 | 1% below national |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $92,010 | 5% below national |
| 15 | North Carolina | $86,850 | 10% below national |
| 16 | Kansas | $85,970 | 11% below national |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $84,950 | 12% below national |
| 18 | Indiana | $84,040 | 13% below national |
| 19 | New Jersey | $83,620 | 14% below national |
| 20 | Louisiana | $83,000 | 14% below national |
| 21 | Washington | $81,950 | 15% below national |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $81,800 | 16% below national |
| 23 | Alabama | $80,770 | 17% below national |
| 24 | Oregon | $80,640 | 17% below national |
| 25 | Colorado | $80,530 | 17% below national |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $79,980 | 17% below national |
| 27 | Ohio | $79,520 | 18% below national |
| 28 | Tennessee | $79,170 | 18% below national |
| 29 | Iowa | $79,100 | 18% below national |
| 30 | Florida | $78,960 | 18% below national |
| 31 | Mississippi | $77,930 | 20% below national |
| 32 | Montana | $77,630 | 20% below national |
| 33 | Nebraska | $77,540 | 20% below national |
| 34 | South Carolina | $76,900 | 21% below national |
| 35 | New Mexico | $69,820 | 28% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $128,670 | +33% above national |
| 2 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $126,700 | +31% above national |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,760 | +28% above national |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $121,660 | +26% above national |
| 5 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $107,450 | +11% above national |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $105,770 | +9% above national |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $104,420 | +8% above national |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,830 | +7% above national |
| 9 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,420 | +7% above national |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $103,210 | +7% above national |
| 11 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $102,180 | +5% above national |
| 12 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $100,560 | +4% above national |
| 13 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $95,560 | 1% below national |
| 14 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $92,010 | 5% below national |
| 15 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $88,490 | 9% below national |
| 16 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $84,000 | 13% below national |
| 17 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $81,950 | 15% below national |
| 18 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $79,650 | 18% below national |
| 19 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,100 | 18% below national |
| 20 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $78,960 | 18% below national |
| 21 | Syracuse, NY | $78,520 | 19% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $128,510/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Puerto Rico leads at $126,700/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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