How much does an architect make in Houston?
$97,590a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $46.92 an hour or $8,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 2,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,690Median: $97,590Highest 10%: $147,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,690 | $29.18 | |
| 25th | $77,030 | $37.03 | |
| Median | $97,590 | $46.92 | |
| 75th | $126,100 | $60.62 | |
| 90th | $147,500 | $70.90 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Austin, TX | $96,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $93,840 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $46.92 ($97,590 a year).
Do architects make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $97,590 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $94,490, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for architect pay?
98 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,500 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.