How much does an architect make in Providence?
$105,300a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $50.63 an hour or $8,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.63
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,960Median: $105,300Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 25th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.63 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.42 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.39 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for architects.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,900 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $125,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $111,400 |
| Engineer | $110,500 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,700 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $50.63 ($105,300 a year).
Do architects make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $105,300 against $99,280 nationally, 6% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $105,200, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for architect pay?
23 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.