How much does an architect make in Dayton?
$102,600a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $49.30 an hour or $8,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.30
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,510Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $182,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| 25th | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.30 | |
| 75th | $146,900 | $70.63 | |
| 90th | $182,100 | $87.55 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Columbus, OH | $99,140 |
| 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 Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $142,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $137,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $135,100 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,000 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $129,400 |
| Chemical Engineer | $123,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $121,000 |
| Environmental Engineer | $119,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $49.30 ($102,600 a year).
Do architects make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $99,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $94,960, so Dayton pays 8% more.
Where does Dayton rank for architect pay?
41 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,100 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.