How much does an architect make in Kentucky?
$97,680a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Kentucky. That is $46.96 an hour or $8,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.96
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,980Median: $97,680Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $75,420 | $36.26 | |
| Median | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $55.99 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.74 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $100,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $98,750 |
| Clarksville, TN | $93,900 |
| Lexington, KY | $93,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 22. Oregon | $98,800 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $98,510 |
| 24. Missouri | $98,490 |
| 25. Kentucky | $97,680 |
| 26. Virginia | $97,680 |
| 27. Montana | $97,290 |
| 28. North Dakota | $97,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $46.96 ($97,680 a year).
Do architects make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $97,680 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for architect pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays architects the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $100,800 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.