How much does an architect make in Madison?
$99,210a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $47.70 an hour or $8,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,860Median: $99,210Highest 10%: $142,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,860 | $33.11 | |
| 25th | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| Median | $99,210 | $47.70 | |
| 75th | $121,000 | $58.19 | |
| 90th | $142,700 | $68.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $99,680 |
| Green Bay, WI | $98,470 |
| Duluth, MN | $92,370 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineer | $110,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,680 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 |
| Chemical Engineer | $97,190 |
| Environmental Engineer | $90,560 |
| Surveyor | $90,310 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $90,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $47.70 ($99,210 a year).
Do architects make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $99,210 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $98,510, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for architect pay?
79 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,700 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.