Top 15 cities for architecture teachers, postsecondary by average salary
| San Juan, PR | $137,310 |
|---|---|
| College Station, TX | $134,450 |
| Boston, MA | $128,020 |
| New York, NY | $111,750 |
| Atlanta, GA | $111,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $109,790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $109,140 |
| Houston, TX | $106,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,350 |
| Washington, DC | $105,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,090 |
| Providence, RI | $99,720 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,930 |
| Dallas, TX | $97,400 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $96,640 |
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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Puerto Rico pays architecture teachers, postsecondary the most statewide, $137,320 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $137,320 | $126,700 | n/a | 1 | $137,310 | $137,310 |
| Massachusetts | $121,350 | $102,920 | 430 | 1 | $128,020 | $128,020 |
| Connecticut | $119,700 | $122,880 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $113,620 | $126,430 | 1,460 | 2 | $111,750 | $76,780 |
| California | $113,170 | $103,520 | 530 | 2 | $109,140 | $96,480 |
| Minnesota | $111,010 | $95,560 | 120 | 1 | $109,790 | $109,790 |
| Georgia | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $111,000 | $111,000 |
| Texas | $105,800 | $101,040 | 770 | 3 | $134,450 | $97,400 |
| Virginia | $104,460 | $105,940 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $102,530 | $104,580 | 230 | 1 | $101,090 | $101,090 |
| Maryland | $100,290 | $102,240 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhode Island | $99,720 | $92,010 | 100 | 1 | $99,720 | $99,720 |
| Kansas | $99,550 | $85,970 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $98,590 | $102,180 | 50 | 1 | $96,640 | $96,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,360 | $101,740 | 440 | 1 | $105,350 | $105,350 |
| Michigan | $96,440 | $100,700 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $96,320 | $79,170 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | $96,230 | $84,950 | n/a | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| Nebraska | $94,740 | $77,540 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $94,040 | $81,950 | 100 | 1 | $98,930 | $98,930 |
| New Jersey | $93,990 | $83,620 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $92,760 | $80,770 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $92,210 | $83,000 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $89,240 | $81,800 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $88,120 | $86,850 | 150 | 1 | $85,060 | $85,060 |
| Indiana | $87,800 | $84,040 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $87,750 | $78,960 | n/a | 1 | $92,260 | $92,260 |
| Iowa | $86,520 | $79,100 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $86,150 | $80,530 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $82,780 | $76,900 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $82,060 | $79,980 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $80,170 | $80,640 | 250 | 1 | $82,520 | $82,520 |
| Montana | $79,320 | $77,630 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $77,010 | $79,520 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $76,220 | $77,930 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $73,580 | $69,820 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $137,310 | $126,700 | — | n/a |
| College Station, TX | $134,450 | $128,670 | — | 160 |
| Boston, MA | $128,020 | $121,660 | — | 320 |
| New York, NY | $111,750 | $123,760 | — | 1,460 |
| Atlanta, GA | $111,000 | $103,210 | — | 110 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $109,790 | $95,560 | — | 110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $109,140 | $107,450 | — | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $106,230 | $103,420 | — | 110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,350 | $105,770 | — | 250 |
| Washington, DC | $105,000 | $100,560 | — | 110 |
| Chicago, IL | $101,090 | $104,420 | — | 130 |
| Providence, RI | $99,720 | $92,010 | — | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,930 | $103,830 | — | 70 |
| Dallas, TX | $97,400 | $84,000 | — | 160 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $96,640 | $102,180 | — | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,480 | $79,100 | — | 260 |
| Miami, FL | $92,260 | $78,960 | — | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $85,060 | $88,490 | — | 50 |
| Portland, OR | $82,520 | $79,650 | — | 170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $76,780 | $78,520 | — | n/a |
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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary: questions
Where do architecture teachers, postsecondary make the most money?
In San Juan, PR, with an average of $137,310 a year, among the 20 metro areas we cover.
What is the average architecture teachers, postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$101,250 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $96,870, so half of architecture teachers, postsecondary earn more than that and half less.
What salary should architecture teachers, postsecondary ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of architecture teachers, postsecondary nationwide earn between $74,970 (25th percentile) and $128,510 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays architecture teachers, postsecondary the most?
Puerto Rico, with a statewide average of $137,320 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is architecture teachers, postsecondary pay the lowest?
Syracuse, NY, at $76,780 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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