How much does an architect make in Portland?
$78,830a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 212 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,920Median: $78,830Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| 25th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| Median | $78,830 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.10 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.53 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for architects.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $37.90 ($78,830 a year).
Do architects make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $78,830 against $99,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $78,600, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for architect pay?
212 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,800 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.