How much does an architect make in New Jersey?
$99,800a year
Median yearly pay for architects in New Jersey. That is $47.98 an hour or $8,317 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,870Median: $99,800Highest 10%: $207,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,870 | $35.03 | |
| 25th | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| Median | $99,800 | $47.98 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.78 | |
| 90th | $207,700 | $99.83 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $109,100 |
| New York, NY | $99,710 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,140 |
| Allentown, PA | $84,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 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 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $98,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $47.98 ($99,800 a year).
Do architects make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $99,800 against $99,280 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for architect pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays architects the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $109,100 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.