How much does an architect make in Milwaukee?
$99,680a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $47.92 an hour or $8,307 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.92
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,710Median: $99,680Highest 10%: $150,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 25th | $80,390 | $38.65 | |
| Median | $99,680 | $47.92 | |
| 75th | $123,800 | $59.53 | |
| 90th | $150,100 | $72.14 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,000 |
| Madison, WI | $99,210 |
| Green Bay, WI | $98,470 |
| Duluth, MN | $92,370 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,950 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,730 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $93,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $47.92 ($99,680 a year).
Do architects make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $99,680 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $98,510, so Milwaukee pays 1% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for architect pay?
72 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,100 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.