How much does an architect make in Iowa?
$96,810a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Iowa. That is $46.54 an hour or $8,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,760Median: $96,810Highest 10%: $153,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 25th | $67,830 | $32.61 | |
| Median | $96,810 | $46.54 | |
| 75th | $122,100 | $58.68 | |
| 90th | $153,300 | $73.72 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $99,350 |
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| Iowa City, IA | $98,220 |
| Des Moines, IA | $97,460 |
| Ames, IA | $95,750 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $94,230 |
| Waterloo, IA | $93,620 |
| Dubuque, IA | $87,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 28. North Dakota | $97,110 |
| 29. Delaware | $97,030 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $97,030 |
| 31. Iowa | $96,810 |
| 32. West Virginia | $96,470 |
| 33. Florida | $96,240 |
| 34. Indiana | $96,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.54 ($96,810 a year).
Do architects make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $96,810 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for architect pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays architects the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $99,350 a year.
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.