How much does an architect make in Peoria?
$79,580a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $38.26 an hour or $6,632 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.26
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 208 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,780Median: $79,580Highest 10%: $126,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $67,750 | $32.57 | |
| Median | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $126,000 | $60.55 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $97,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,790 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $38.26 ($79,580 a year).
Do architects make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $79,580 against $99,280 nationally, 20% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,780, so Peoria pays 3% less.
Where does Peoria rank for architect pay?
208 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,000 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.