How much does an architect make in Columbus?
$99,140a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $47.66 an hour or $8,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.66
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,220Median: $99,140Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 25th | $78,580 | $37.78 | |
| Median | $99,140 | $47.66 | |
| 75th | $127,900 | $61.47 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.34 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Dayton, OH | $102,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $98,750 |
| Toledo, OH | $95,480 |
| Cleveland, OH | $83,620 |
| Youngstown, OH | $81,470 |
| Akron, OH | $79,640 |
| Canton, OH | $76,500 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Engineer | $127,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $126,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $125,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $121,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $113,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $111,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,900 |
| Materials Engineer | $104,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $47.66 ($99,140 a year).
Do architects make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $99,140 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $94,960, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for architect pay?
80 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,100 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.