How much does an architect make in Atlanta?
$103,300a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.68 an hour or $8,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,660Median: $103,300Highest 10%: $198,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,660 | $34.45 | |
| 25th | $86,820 | $41.74 | |
| Median | $103,300 | $49.68 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.28 | |
| 90th | $198,400 | $95.36 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Savannah, GA | $99,560 |
| Columbus, GA | $95,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $89,820 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.68 ($103,300 a year).
Do architects make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $103,300 against $99,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $100,400, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for architect pay?
34 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $198,400 or more.
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.