How much does an architect make in Minneapolis?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $48.54 an hour or $8,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,480Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $140,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $79,650 | $38.29 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.54 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.55 | |
| 90th | $140,200 | $67.42 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $104,700 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $102,100 |
| Fargo, ND | $95,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $92,370 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $160,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $124,300 |
| Chemical Engineer | $122,700 |
| Engineer | $120,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $116,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,800 |
| Materials Engineer | $110,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $48.54 ($101,000 a year).
Do architects make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $99,280 nationally, 2% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $99,940, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for architect pay?
56 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,200 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.