Architecture Professor Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
The median architecture professor salary in the United States is $96,870 per year. Salaries range from $58,430 at the entry level to $159,030+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 7,700 architecture professor jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$96,870
per year
Employment
7,700
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$58,430
25th percentile
$74,970
Median
$96,870
75th percentile
$128,510
90th percentile
$159,030
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Architecture Professor Salary by State
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$70K$126K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$126K
+31%
Connecticut
$123K
+27%
Virginia
$106K
+9%
Illinois
$105K
+8%
California
$104K
+7%
Massachusetts
$103K
+6%
Maryland
$102K
+6%
Utah
$102K
+5%
Pennsylvania
$102K
+5%
Texas
$101K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $126,430 | +30.5% |
| Connecticut | $122,880 | +26.9% |
| Virginia | $105,940 | +9.4% |
| Illinois | $104,580 | +8.0% |
| California | $103,520 | +6.9% |
| Massachusetts | $102,920 | +6.2% |
| Maryland | $102,240 | +5.5% |
| Utah | $102,180 | +5.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $101,740 | +5.0% |
| Texas | $101,040 | +4.3% |
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Architecture Professor Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $128,670 | +32.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $126,700 | +30.8% |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $126,700 | +30.8% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,760 | +27.8% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $121,660 | +25.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $107,450 | +10.9% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $105,770 | +9.2% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $104,420 | +7.8% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,830 | +7.2% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $103,420 | +6.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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