How much does an architect make in Maryland?
$114,600a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Maryland. That is $55.07 an hour or $9,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.07
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,320Median: $114,600Highest 10%: $182,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,320 | $32.85 | |
| 25th | $81,280 | $39.08 | |
| Median | $114,600 | $55.07 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.49 | |
| 90th | $182,400 | $87.68 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $116,000 |
| Salisbury, MD | $106,200 |
| Washington, DC | $102,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 1. Wyoming | $120,600 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $117,300 |
| 3. Maryland | $114,600 |
| 4. Alaska | $108,700 |
| 5. California | $108,500 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $105,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $55.07 ($114,600 a year).
Do architects make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $114,600 against $99,280 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Maryland rank for architect pay?
Maryland ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays architects the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $116,000 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.