How much does an architect make in Minnesota?
$99,940a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Minnesota. That is $48.05 an hour or $8,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.05
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,500Median: $99,940Highest 10%: $138,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 25th | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| Median | $99,940 | $48.05 | |
| 75th | $122,300 | $58.79 | |
| 90th | $138,700 | $66.68 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $104,700 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $102,100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $97,610 |
| Fargo, ND | $95,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $94,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $92,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 16. Georgia | $100,400 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $100,400 |
| 18. Washington | $100,200 |
| 19. Minnesota | $99,940 |
| 20. New Jersey | $99,800 |
| 21. New York | $99,280 |
| 22. Oregon | $98,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $48.05 ($99,940 a year).
Do architects make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $99,940 against $99,280 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for architect pay?
Minnesota ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays architects the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $104,700 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.