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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$103,520
Median Annual Salary
▼
-18.3% vs 2024
$113,170
Mean Salary
$103,520
Median Salary
$49.77
Hourly Rate
530 people work as Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $103,520 per year ($8,626/month).
This is 15.3% above the national average of $89,777.
California ranks #5 out of 34 states for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 530 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 18.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Learning Strategies
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.52
English Language
4.36
Building and Construction
4.32
Education and Training
4.29
Communications and Media
3.78
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(44.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $55,400 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $178,950 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $76,610 and $133,960.
How much do Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $103,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $113,170.
What is the salary range for a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $55,400 at the 10th percentile to $178,950 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $76,610 and $133,960.
What is the starting salary for a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $55,400 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $76,610 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 530 people are employed as Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $49.77 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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