How much does an architect make in Salem?
$82,030a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $39.44 an hour or $6,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.44
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,960Median: $82,030Highest 10%: $116,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,960 | $35.56 | |
| 25th | $78,720 | $37.85 | |
| Median | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| 75th | $94,970 | $45.66 | |
| 90th | $116,400 | $55.96 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Portland, OR | $100,500 |
| Eugene, OR | $82,900 |
| Bend, OR | $79,990 |
| Medford, OR | $77,200 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $125,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $115,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $114,600 |
| Engineer | $104,400 |
| Surveyor | $102,900 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $101,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,010 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $86,200 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $70,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $39.44 ($82,030 a year).
Do architects make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $82,030 against $99,280 nationally, 17% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $98,800, so Salem pays 17% less.
Where does Salem rank for architect pay?
185 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,400 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.