Architecture teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,430 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,870 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $101,250 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $159,030 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Architecture teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 35 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $80,770 | $62,890 | $125,400 | 120 | 1.11 |
| California | $103,520 | $55,400 | $178,950 | 530 | 0.58 |
| Colorado | $80,530 | $58,360 | $128,320 | 110 | 0.78 |
| Connecticut | $122,880 | $81,170 | $160,940 | ||
| District of Columbia | $84,950 | $61,590 | $130,590 | ||
| Florida | $78,960 | $50,040 | $128,140 | ||
| Illinois | $104,580 | $66,250 | $132,460 | 230 | 0.75 |
| Indiana | $84,040 | $64,490 | $133,430 | 160 | 1.02 |
| Iowa | $79,100 | $63,570 | $126,380 | 80 | 1.03 |
| Kansas | $85,970 | $67,860 | $137,500 | 140 | 2 |
| Louisiana | $83,000 | $60,950 | $133,830 | 140 | 1.42 |
| Maryland | $102,240 | $61,630 | $162,700 | 50 | 0.37 |
| Massachusetts | $102,920 | $63,330 | $209,940 | 430 | 2.4 |
| Michigan | $100,700 | $64,470 | $137,380 | 190 | 0.86 |
| Minnesota | $95,560 | $81,760 | $161,930 | 120 | 0.79 |
| Mississippi | $77,930 | $40,340 | $89,450 | 60 | 1.03 |
| Montana | $77,630 | $51,220 | $123,090 | 60 | 2.31 |
| Nebraska | $77,540 | $60,510 | $130,780 | 60 | 1.13 |
| New Jersey | $83,620 | $50,350 | $133,590 | 330 | 1.54 |
| New Mexico | $69,820 | $60,010 | $111,080 | 40 | 1.04 |
| New York | $126,430 | $55,570 | $169,650 | 1,460 | 3.04 |
| North Carolina | $86,850 | $48,630 | $137,380 | 150 | 0.6 |
| Ohio | $79,520 | $22,260 | $122,080 | 290 | 1.04 |
| Oklahoma | $81,800 | $65,900 | $106,450 | 50 | 0.58 |
| Oregon | $80,640 | $64,430 | $99,690 | 250 | 2.58 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,740 | $42,860 | $141,690 | 440 | 1.46 |
| Puerto Rico | $126,700 | $99,540 | $169,500 | ||
| Rhode Island | $92,010 | $63,820 | $156,610 | 100 | 4.1 |
| South Carolina | $76,900 | $41,270 | $120,060 | 90 | 0.82 |
| Tennessee | $79,170 | $60,020 | $160,010 | 80 | 0.51 |
| Texas | $101,040 | $61,550 | $164,780 | 770 | 1.11 |
| Utah | $102,180 | $60,580 | $126,390 | 50 | 0.64 |
| Virginia | $105,940 | $61,430 | $135,280 | 230 | 1.13 |
| Washington | $81,950 | $51,480 | $124,450 | 100 | 0.59 |
| Wisconsin | $79,980 | $74,590 | $98,860 | 50 | 0.37 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for architecture teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for architecture teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Architecture CIP 04.0201
- Architectural Design CIP 04.0202
- Architecture, Other CIP 04.0299
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning CIP 04.0301
- Environmental Design/Architecture CIP 04.0401
- Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture CIP 04.0402
- Sustainable Design/Architecture CIP 04.0403
- Environmental Design, Other CIP 04.0499
- Interior Architecture CIP 04.0501
- Landscape Architecture CIP 04.0601
- Architectural Conservation CIP 04.0802
- Architectural Studies CIP 04.0803
- Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other CIP 04.0899
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology CIP 04.0902
- Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other CIP 04.0999
- Architectural Engineering CIP 14.0401
- Design for Human Health CIP 30.3701
- Interior Design CIP 50.0408
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical 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.
Technology skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD (in demand)
- Autodesk Revit (in demand)
- Learning management system LMS (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe Creative Cloud software (hot technology)
- Adobe Illustrator (hot technology)
- Adobe InDesign (hot technology)
- Adobe Photoshop (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Salesforce software (hot technology)
- Trimble SketchUp Pro (hot technology)
- Autodesk 3D Studio Design
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Social Perceptiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Systems Analysis.
Common job titles: Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Architecture Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Faculty Member, Instructor, Interior Design Professor, Lecturer, Professor.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
Use the ROI calculator to compare the cost of the education this career usually requires against staying on your current path. It starts from the official wage distribution above, and you can change every assumption.
Frequently asked questions
How much do architecture teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for architecture teachers, postsecondary was $96,870 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $58,430 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $159,030. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do architecture teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is architecture teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of architecture teachers, postsecondary to change +2.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay architecture teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Puerto Rico ($126,700), New York ($126,430), Connecticut ($122,880). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.