How Much Does An Architect Make ?
Highest Paying State
Texas
Highest Paying City
Colorado Springs, COAverage Salary for Architect
Architect in America make an average salary of $97,409 per year or $46.83 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $140,110 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $60,445 per year.
Most Common Architect Benefits
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Retirement Plan
Paid Sick Time
Highest Paying States
Texas
$115,911 YearlyWashington
$113,203 YearlyFlorida
$109,277 YearlyCalifornia
$108,720 YearlyNew York
$108,474 YearlyArchitect Average Salary by State
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Rank
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State |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $115,911 | $55.73 |
| 2 | Washington | $113,203 | $54.42 |
| 3 | Florida | $109,277 | $52.54 |
| 4 | California | $108,720 | $52.27 |
| 5 | New York | $108,474 | $52.15 |
| 6 | Colorado | $107,954 | $51.90 |
| 7 | Virginia | $92,330 | $44.39 |
| 8 | Illinois | $82,964 | $39.89 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $77,397 | $37.21 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $71,933 | $34.58 |
| 11 | Michigan | $69,150 | $33.25 |
Highest Paying Cities for Architect
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Rank
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City |
Avg.Salary
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Hourly Rate
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| 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | $134,190 | $64.51 |
Architect Salary Details
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What is Architect Salary
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $140,110 | $11,676 | $67.00 |
| 75th Percentile | $113,035 | $9,420 | $54.00 |
| Average | $97,409 | $8,117 | $47.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
| 10th Percentile | $60,445 | $5,037 | $29.00 |
Junior Level
Yearly Salary
$92,340Hourly Salary
$44.39Middle Level
Yearly Salary
$100,183Hourly Salary
$48.16Senior Level
Yearly Salary
$114,017Hourly Salary
$54.82Architect Pay Trends
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Average Architect Salary Over Time
Architect Salary by Year
| Year | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,904 | $44.00 | 6.75% |
| 2023 | $85,155 | $41.00 | 5.04% |
| 2022 | $81,067 | $39.00 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | $78,940 | $38.00 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | $78,826 | $38.00 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | $76,031 | $37.00 | 3.43% |
| 2018 | $73,512 | $35.00 | 2.21% |
| 2017 | $75,172 | $36.00 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | $73,840 | $36.00 | 4.47% |
| 2015 | $70,680 | $34.00 | 1.11% |
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