How much does an architect make in Maine?
$78,600a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Maine. That is $37.79 an hour or $6,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.79
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,920Median: $78,600Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $65,460 | $31.47 | |
| Median | $78,600 | $37.79 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.63 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.51 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $78,830 |
| Bangor, ME | $74,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 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 Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $37.79 ($78,600 a year).
Do architects make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $78,600 against $99,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Maine rank for architect pay?
Maine ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays architects the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $78,830 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.