How much does an architect make in Phoenix?
$103,900a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $49.95 an hour or $8,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.95
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,240Median: $103,900Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,240 | $34.73 | |
| 25th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| Median | $103,900 | $49.95 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.70 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.43 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Tucson, AZ | $98,860 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $167,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $141,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,500 |
| Materials Engineer | $125,000 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $114,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $109,000 |
| Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $49.95 ($103,900 a year).
Do architects make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $103,900 against $99,280 nationally, 5% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,000, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for architect pay?
31 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,200 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.