How much does an architect make in New York?
$99,280a year
Median yearly pay for architects in New York. That is $47.73 an hour or $8,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.73
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,920Median: $99,280Highest 10%: $165,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 25th | $76,950 | $37.00 | |
| Median | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 75th | $128,700 | $61.87 | |
| 90th | $165,700 | $79.64 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Glens Falls, NY | $111,200 |
| Binghamton, NY | $105,600 |
| Watertown, NY | $102,500 |
| New York, NY | $99,710 |
| Albany, NY | $98,350 |
| Ithaca, NY | $96,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $95,480 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $94,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $94,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 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 |
| 24. Missouri | $98,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.73 ($99,280 a year).
Do architects make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $99,280 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for architect pay?
New York ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays architects the most?
Glens Falls, NY, with a median of $111,200 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.