How much does an architect make in Portland?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.31 an hour or $8,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,100Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,100 | $35.63 | |
| 25th | $81,410 | $39.14 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 75th | $123,100 | $59.18 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.90 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Eugene, OR | $82,900 |
| Salem, OR | $82,030 |
| Bend, OR | $79,990 |
| Medford, OR | $77,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.31 ($100,500 a year).
Do architects make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $99,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $98,800, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for architect pay?
60 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 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.