How much does an architect make in Seattle?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,840Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 25th | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.38 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Portland, OR | $100,500 |
| Spokane, WA | $95,910 |
| Bremerton, WA | $95,350 |
| Olympia, WA | $93,720 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $161,100 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do architects make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $99,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $100,200, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for architect pay?
59 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.