How much does an architect make in Colorado?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Colorado. That is $49.23 an hour or $8,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.23
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,990Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $170,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,990 | $32.69 | |
| 25th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.23 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.00 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.75 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $104,600 |
| Denver, CO | $104,100 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $100,800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $97,080 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $78,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 6. Rhode Island | $105,200 |
| 7. Connecticut | $103,500 |
| 8. South Dakota | $102,500 |
| 9. Colorado | $102,400 |
| 10. Hawaii | $102,300 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,000 |
| 12. Arizona | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $49.23 ($102,400 a year).
Do architects make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $102,400 against $99,280 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Colorado rank for architect pay?
Colorado ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays architects the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $104,600 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.