How much does an architect make in Michigan?
$88,430a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Michigan. That is $42.51 an hour or $7,369 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.51
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $88,430Highest 10%: $135,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $67,360 | $32.38 | |
| Median | $88,430 | $42.51 | |
| 75th | $108,300 | $52.07 | |
| 90th | $135,500 | $65.15 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $97,920 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $94,490 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $87,490 |
| South Bend, IN | $82,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $81,660 |
| Flint, MI | $80,270 |
| Lansing, MI | $77,620 |
| Traverse City, MI | $76,840 |
| Saginaw, MI | $70,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 40. Tennessee | $94,030 |
| 41. Idaho | $93,710 |
| 42. Nebraska | $91,530 |
| 43. Michigan | $88,430 |
| 44. Kansas | $85,490 |
| 45. Vermont | $82,400 |
| 46. Illinois | $81,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $42.51 ($88,430 a year).
Do architects make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $88,430 against $99,280 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Michigan rank for architect pay?
Michigan ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays architects the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $97,920 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.