How much does an architecture teacher make in California?
$103,500a year
Median yearly pay for architecture teachers in California. That is $49.77 an hour or $8,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,400Median: $103,500Highest 10%: $179,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,400 | $26.63 | |
| 25th | $76,610 | $36.83 | |
| Median | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.40 | |
| 90th | $179,000 | $86.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $107,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architecture teachers.
| 2. Connecticut | $122,900 |
| 3. Virginia | $105,900 |
| 4. Illinois | $104,600 |
| 5. California | $103,500 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $102,900 |
| 7. Maryland | $102,200 |
| 8. Utah | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architecture teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $49.77 ($103,500 a year).
Do architecture teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $103,500 against $96,870 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for architecture teacher pay?
California ranks 5 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays architecture teachers the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $107,500 a year.
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.