How much does an architect make in Richmond?
$95,860a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $46.09 an hour or $7,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.09
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,170Median: $95,860Highest 10%: $162,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $76,480 | $36.77 | |
| Median | $95,860 | $46.09 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.33 | |
| 90th | $162,400 | $78.07 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Washington, DC | $102,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $101,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $84,650 |
| Roanoke, VA | $82,530 |
| Kingsport, TN | $81,420 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $140,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $132,300 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $120,400 |
| Chemical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $116,800 |
| Engineer | $108,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $105,700 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $105,500 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $46.09 ($95,860 a year).
Do architects make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $95,860 against $99,280 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $97,680, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for architect pay?
116 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,400 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.