How much does an architect make in Bloomington?
$82,250a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $39.54 an hour or $6,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.54
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,840Median: $82,250Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| 25th | $64,230 | $30.88 | |
| Median | $82,250 | $39.54 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $97,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,790 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,010 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,580 |
Related jobs in Bloomington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $131,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,500 |
| Engineer | $99,930 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,950 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,070 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $79,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $62,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $39.54 ($82,250 a year).
Do architects make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $82,250 against $99,280 nationally, 17% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,780, so Bloomington pays 1% more.
Where does Bloomington rank for architect pay?
183 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.