How much does an architect make in Kansas?
$85,490a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Kansas. That is $41.10 an hour or $7,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.10
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,100Median: $85,490Highest 10%: $131,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| 25th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| Median | $85,490 | $41.10 | |
| 75th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 90th | $131,600 | $63.27 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $99,920 |
| Lawrence, KS | $91,860 |
| Topeka, KS | $79,400 |
| Wichita, KS | $79,180 |
| Manhattan, KS | $77,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 41. Idaho | $93,710 |
| 42. Nebraska | $91,530 |
| 43. Michigan | $88,430 |
| 44. Kansas | $85,490 |
| 45. Vermont | $82,400 |
| 46. Illinois | $81,780 |
| 47. Mississippi | $80,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $41.10 ($85,490 a year).
Do architects make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $85,490 against $99,280 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kansas rank for architect pay?
Kansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays architects the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $99,920 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.