Architecture Teacher salary
From 266 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1031: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Architecture
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 90% of Architecture Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Texas A&M University. 19 filings (7% of the total), median $88,000.
- Median up 17% since FY2020. From $72,800 in FY2020 to $85,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Architecture Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 266 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Architecture Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1031, Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $83,040, 32% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $75,000 and $91,703. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 90% of filings. College Station, TX has the most filings (18), and Texas A&M University is the employer that files the most (19).
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Top employers for Architecture Teacher
Texas A&M UniversityEmployers with the most Architecture Teacher filings. Bar: share of all Architecture Teacher filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 90% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,156 | 206 |
| Level II · Qualified | $91,670 | 23 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Architecture Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | $88,000 | 18 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Architecture Teacher does
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.
Typical tasks
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
- Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $96,870 in May 2025, with 7,700 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $83,040, 14% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,090 | $58,430 |
| 25th percentile | $75,000 | $74,970 |
| Median | $83,040 | $96,870 |
| 75th percentile | $91,703 | $128,510 |
| 90th percentile | $106,392 | $159,030 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,090 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $83,040 |
| 75th | $91,703 |
| 90th | $106,392 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,800 | $65,421 | $81,245 | 102 |
| FY2021 | $76,000 | $66,000 | $85,000 | 105 |
| FY2022 | $76,670 | $70,000 | $88,567 | 112 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $70,000 | $93,994 | 150 |
| FY2024 | $84,248 | $72,435 | $90,296 | 126 |
| FY2025 | $81,996 | $74,000 | $93,467 | 177 |
| FY2026 | $85,000 | $77,500 | $90,000 | 89 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Architecture Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Architecture Teacher jobs is $83,040 (266 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $75,000 and $91,703.
What does an entry-level Architecture Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,156. Level I accounts for 90% of Architecture Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Architecture Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($83,040) is 14% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($96,870, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.