How much does an architect make in Cleveland?
$83,620a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $40.20 an hour or $6,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.20
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,450Median: $83,620Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 25th | $61,520 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $83,620 | $40.20 | |
| 75th | $114,500 | $55.06 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.48 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Dayton, OH | $102,600 |
| Columbus, OH | $99,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $98,750 |
| Toledo, OH | $95,480 |
| Youngstown, OH | $81,470 |
| Akron, OH | $79,640 |
| Canton, OH | $76,500 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $143,000 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $132,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $128,300 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $119,500 |
| Engineer | $118,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $117,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $108,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $106,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $40.20 ($83,620 a year).
Do architects make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $83,620 against $99,280 nationally, 16% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $94,960, so Cleveland pays 12% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for architect pay?
172 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,000 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.