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How much does an architect make in Fort Wayne?

$79,750a year

Median yearly pay for architects in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $38.34 an hour or $6,646 a month.

Hourly
$38.34
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
206 of 231
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,140Median: $79,750Highest 10%: $126,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,140$23.63
25th$61,460$29.55
Median$79,750$38.34
75th$104,200$50.10
90th$126,600$60.88

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for architects.

Indianapolis, IN$103,100
Louisville, KY$100,800
Cincinnati, OH$98,750
Evansville, IN$83,000
South Bend, IN$82,300
Chicago, IL$81,790
Architect salary in Indiana Architect salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engineer$107,700
Electronics Engineer$101,600
Electrical Engineer$100,800
Materials Engineer$99,640
Mechanical Engineer$95,310
Industrial Engineer$91,000
Civil Engineer$88,920
Surveyor$84,800
Mechanical Drafter$64,820
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,490
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architect make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $38.34 ($79,750 a year).

Do architects make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

No: $79,750 against $99,280 nationally, 20% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $96,060, so Fort Wayne pays 17% less.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for architect pay?

206 of 231 metro areas with data.

How much does an architect make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,600 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.