How much does an architect make in Louisiana?
$79,580a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Louisiana. That is $38.26 an hour or $6,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.26
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,720Median: $79,580Highest 10%: $154,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 75th | $111,000 | $53.34 | |
| 90th | $154,600 | $74.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $97,950 |
| Slidell, LA | $85,770 |
| Shreveport, LA | $81,450 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $77,810 |
| Monroe, LA | $73,320 |
| Lafayette, LA | $73,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 45. Vermont | $82,400 |
| 46. Illinois | $81,780 |
| 47. Mississippi | $80,870 |
| 48. Louisiana | $79,580 |
| 49. Maine | $78,600 |
| 50. Arkansas | $78,190 |
| 51. New Mexico | $77,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $38.26 ($79,580 a year).
Do architects make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $79,580 against $99,280 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for architect pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays architects the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $97,950 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.