How much does an architect make in Pennsylvania?
$97,030a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Pennsylvania. That is $46.65 an hour or $8,086 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.65
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,690Median: $97,030Highest 10%: $150,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 25th | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| Median | $97,030 | $46.65 | |
| 75th | $121,500 | $58.43 | |
| 90th | $150,000 | $72.09 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,140 |
| Reading, PA | $97,330 |
| York, PA | $96,250 |
| State College, PA | $93,820 |
| Lancaster, PA | $91,340 |
| Allentown, PA | $84,370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $83,460 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $81,940 |
| Erie, PA | $81,270 |
| Scranton, PA | $80,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 27. Montana | $97,290 |
| 28. North Dakota | $97,110 |
| 29. Delaware | $97,030 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $97,030 |
| 31. Iowa | $96,810 |
| 32. West Virginia | $96,470 |
| 33. Florida | $96,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $46.65 ($97,030 a year).
Do architects make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $97,030 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for architect pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays architects the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $98,140 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.