How much does an architecture teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.57 an hour or $8,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.57
- Average (mean)
- $101,300
- Jobs
- 7,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 25th | $74,970 | $36.04 | |
| Median | $96,870 | $46.57 | |
| 75th | $128,500 | $61.78 | |
| 90th | $159,000 | $76.46 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $126,400 |
| Connecticut | $122,900 |
| Virginia | $105,900 |
| Illinois | $104,600 |
| California | $103,500 |
| Massachusetts | $102,900 |
| Maryland | $102,200 |
| Utah | $102,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,700 |
| Texas | $101,000 |
| Michigan | $100,700 |
| Minnesota | $95,560 |
| Rhode Island | $92,010 |
| North Carolina | $86,850 |
| Kansas | $85,970 |
| District of Columbia | $84,950 |
| Indiana | $84,040 |
| New Jersey | $83,620 |
| Louisiana | $83,000 |
| Washington | $81,950 |
| Oklahoma | $81,800 |
| Alabama | $80,770 |
| Oregon | $80,640 |
| Colorado | $80,530 |
| Wisconsin | $79,980 |
| Ohio | $79,520 |
| Tennessee | $79,170 |
| Iowa | $79,100 |
| Florida | $78,960 |
| Mississippi | $77,930 |
| Montana | $77,630 |
| Nebraska | $77,540 |
| South Carolina | $76,900 |
| New Mexico | $69,820 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $128,700 |
| San Juan, PR | $126,700 |
| New York, NY | $123,800 |
| Boston, MA | $121,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,800 |
| Chicago, IL | $104,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,800 |
| Houston, TX | $103,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $103,200 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,200 |
| Washington, DC | $100,600 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,560 |
| Providence, RI | $92,010 |
| Charlotte, NC | $88,490 |
In other countries
Architecture Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Atmospheric$103,200
- Chemistry Teacher$93,250
- Environmental Science Teacher$94,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architecture teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.57 ($96,870 a year).
How much does an architecture teacher make a month?
About $8,073 a month before tax, based on a median of $96,870 a year.
How much does an architecture teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,430 or less a year ($28.09 an hour); the top 10% make $159,000 or more.
Which state pays architecture teachers the most?
New York, with a median of $126,400 a year, followed by Connecticut ($122,900) and Virginia ($105,900).
Which city pays architecture teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $128,700 a year.
How many architecture teachers are there in the United States?
About 7,700 people work as architecture teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.