Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval earn a median $99,280 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$99,280
$47.73 per hour
Range
$62,300 – $161,420
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
106,770
across the U.S.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,673
per year · effective tax rate 20.8%
$6,556Monthly
$3,278Twice a month
$3,026Every 2 weeks
$37.82Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,012
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,155
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,440
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,673
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,300 | $29.95 | $52,238 |
| 25th percentile | $77,960 | $37.48 | $63,675 |
| Median (50th) | $99,280 | $47.73 | $78,673 |
| 75th percentile | $126,550 | $60.84 | $97,763 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,420 | $77.61 | $121,597 |
Best cities for architects, except landscape and naval (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City, OK | $101,880 | $76,463 | $84,576 | 480 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $125,980 | $88,249 | $82,731 | 640 |
| 3 | Nashville, TN | $100,050 | $79,215 | $82,226 | 1,270 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $103,050 | $78,315 | $81,837 | 780 |
| 5 | San Jose, CA | $129,640 | $90,363 | $81,833 | 660 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $115,960 | $85,240 | $81,579 | 1,140 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $99,920 | $75,365 | $81,438 | 1,250 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $99,140 | $76,631 | $80,268 | 960 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $119,120 | $86,895 | $80,261 | 3,930 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH | $98,750 | $76,367 | $80,075 | 670 |
| 11 | Birmingham, AL | $96,730 | $72,308 | $78,901 | 500 |
| 12 | Houston, TX | $97,590 | $77,485 | $78,562 | 2,360 |
| 13 | St. Louis, MO | $98,800 | $74,630 | $78,485 | 880 |
| 14 | Austin, TX | $96,600 | $76,788 | $78,302 | 1,120 |
| 15 | Providence, RI | $105,300 | $79,509 | $78,124 | 690 |
| 16 | Milwaukee, WI | $99,680 | $75,052 | $77,424 | 500 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $103,900 | $79,535 | $76,982 | 1,240 |
| 18 | Charlotte, NC | $98,620 | $74,783 | $76,820 | 1,340 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $103,330 | $76,783 | $76,738 | 1,940 |
| 20 | San Francisco, CA | $126,550 | $88,578 | $76,616 | 3,780 |
| 21 | San Diego, CA | $120,040 | $84,783 | $75,776 | 1,280 |
| 22 | Orlando, FL | $96,190 | $76,500 | $75,430 | 1,000 |
| 23 | Salt Lake City, UT | $99,790 | $75,508 | $74,858 | 1,040 |
| 24 | Tampa, FL | $94,610 | $75,388 | $74,723 | 880 |
| 25 | Denver, CO | $104,090 | $78,186 | $73,912 | 2,090 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $129,640
- San Francisco, CA — $126,550
- Sacramento, CA — $125,980
- San Diego, CA — $120,040
- Boston, MA — $119,120
- Baltimore, MD — $115,960
- Providence, RI — $105,300
- Bridgeport, CT — $105,140
- Los Angeles, CA — $104,170
- Denver, CO — $104,090
- Phoenix, AZ — $103,900
- Atlanta, GA — $103,330
- Indianapolis, IN — $103,050
- Washington, DC — $102,080
- Urban Honolulu, HI — $101,930
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $120,580 | $93,658 | $74,890 – $179,070 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $117,330 | $85,725 | $82,920 – $163,060 | 4,590 |
| Maryland | $114,550 | $84,318 | $68,320 – $182,370 | 1,800 |
| Alaska | $108,730 | $85,322 | $60,980 – $143,340 | 210 |
| California | $108,540 | $77,912 | $75,640 – $171,160 | 13,270 |
| Rhode Island | $105,160 | $79,417 | $65,270 – $135,170 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $103,540 | $77,551 | $75,440 – $152,020 | 1,200 |
| South Dakota | $102,500 | $80,939 | $61,350 – $162,160 | 180 |
| Colorado | $102,400 | $77,071 | $67,990 – $170,040 | 3,290 |
| Hawaii | $102,340 | $74,578 | $61,080 – $128,680 | 600 |
| District of Columbia | $102,040 | $74,910 | $75,900 – $163,440 | 1,700 |
| Arizona | $102,000 | $78,246 | $68,260 – $138,170 | 1,550 |
| Nevada | $101,570 | $80,284 | $64,590 – $161,080 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $101,550 | $75,335 | $62,010 – $162,240 | 1,030 |
| New Hampshire | $101,100 | $79,954 | $63,200 – $133,970 | 250 |
| Georgia | $100,420 | $74,886 | $65,820 – $184,870 | 2,440 |
| Oklahoma | $100,350 | $75,456 | $55,040 – $165,790 | 910 |
| Washington | $100,190 | $79,314 | $70,020 – $130,380 | 3,720 |
| Minnesota | $99,940 | $73,865 | $59,500 – $138,690 | 2,340 |
| New Jersey | $99,800 | $74,872 | $72,870 – $207,650 | 2,390 |
| New York | $99,280 | $73,856 | $63,920 – $165,660 | 10,360 |
| Oregon | $98,800 | $70,520 | $68,820 – $129,880 | 2,050 |
| Wisconsin | $98,510 | $74,291 | $66,710 – $143,330 | 1,230 |
| Missouri | $98,490 | $74,426 | $60,190 – $153,860 | 2,150 |
| Kentucky | $97,680 | $74,247 | $60,980 – $130,490 | 630 |
| Virginia | $97,680 | $72,745 | $65,910 – $164,190 | 2,130 |
| Montana | $97,290 | $73,138 | $61,500 – $139,640 | 550 |
| North Dakota | $97,110 | $76,512 | $75,000 – $137,140 | 290 |
| Delaware | $97,030 | $72,028 | $76,780 – $146,490 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,030 | $74,112 | $61,690 – $149,950 | 3,760 |
| Iowa | $96,810 | $73,909 | $60,760 – $153,330 | 650 |
| West Virginia | $96,470 | $72,982 | $66,240 – $137,190 | 80 |
| Florida | $96,240 | $76,535 | $59,990 – $138,230 | 5,580 |
| Indiana | $96,060 | $73,604 | $50,790 – $221,430 | 1,430 |
| Alabama | $95,990 | $71,824 | $62,980 – $174,870 | 990 |
| North Carolina | $95,700 | $72,845 | $64,730 – $164,270 | 2,980 |
| Utah | $95,590 | $72,742 | $53,250 – $155,980 | 1,520 |
| Ohio | $94,960 | $73,805 | $59,550 – $163,590 | 3,480 |
| Texas | $94,490 | $75,304 | $60,730 – $142,130 | 7,820 |
| Tennessee | $94,030 | $74,980 | $62,930 – $146,290 | 2,570 |
| Idaho | $93,710 | $70,897 | $51,790 – $152,460 | 850 |
| Nebraska | $91,530 | $69,936 | $48,790 – $167,680 | 620 |
| Michigan | $88,430 | $67,533 | $59,850 – $135,520 | 2,630 |
| Kansas | $85,490 | $65,002 | $61,100 – $131,600 | 840 |
| Vermont | $82,400 | $63,820 | $56,990 – $121,530 | 320 |
| Illinois | $81,780 | $62,459 | $59,890 – $130,670 | 5,130 |
| Mississippi | $80,870 | $63,219 | $53,860 – $163,970 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $79,580 | $62,813 | $51,720 – $154,590 | 1,200 |
| Maine | $78,600 | $60,001 | $51,920 – $123,790 | 500 |
| Arkansas | $78,190 | $61,000 | $59,230 – $117,630 | 720 |
| New Mexico | $77,720 | $61,019 | $47,840 – $120,090 | 600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a architects, except landscape and naval make?
The national median salary for architects, except landscape and naval is $99,280 a year ($47.73 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,300 and the top 10% earn over $161,420. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays architects, except landscape and naval the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $120,580. After taxes and local prices, Oklahoma City, OK offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many architects, except landscape and naval are there in the U.S.?
About 106,770 people work as architects, except landscape and naval nationwide.
All 43 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Bridgeport, CT
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Washington, DC