How much does an architect make in New York?
$99,710a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $47.94 an hour or $8,309 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.94
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 10,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,500Median: $99,710Highest 10%: $168,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,500 | $31.49 | |
| 25th | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| Median | $99,710 | $47.94 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.35 | |
| 90th | $168,500 | $81.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for architects.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $160,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $147,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $144,900 |
| Engineer | $135,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,300 |
| Chemical Engineer | $126,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,600 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $111,400 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $110,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $47.94 ($99,710 a year).
Do architects make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $99,710 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $99,280, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for architect pay?
71 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,500 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.