How much does an architect make in Dallas?
$93,840a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $45.12 an hour or $7,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.12
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,240Median: $93,840Highest 10%: $152,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,240 | $30.40 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $93,840 | $45.12 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.23 | |
| 90th | $152,300 | $73.24 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Houston, TX | $97,590 |
| Austin, TX | $96,600 |
| Amarillo, TX | $88,810 |
| Tyler, TX | $87,970 |
| Lubbock, TX | $87,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $84,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,540 |
| College Station, TX | $82,180 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,850 |
| McAllen, TX | $78,250 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $45.12 ($93,840 a year).
Do architects make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $93,840 against $99,280 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $94,490, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for architect pay?
140 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,300 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.