How much does an architect make in Arizona?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Arizona. That is $49.04 an hour or $8,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.04
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,260Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,260 | $32.82 | |
| 25th | $84,080 | $40.42 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.04 | |
| 75th | $124,400 | $59.80 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.43 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $103,900 |
| Tucson, AZ | $98,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 9. Colorado | $102,400 |
| 10. Hawaii | $102,300 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,000 |
| 12. Arizona | $102,000 |
| 13. Nevada | $101,600 |
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $49.04 ($102,000 a year).
Do architects make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $99,280 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Arizona rank for architect pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays architects the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $103,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.