How much does an architect make in Springfield?
$97,600a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $46.92 an hour or $8,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,570Median: $97,600Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| 25th | $73,830 | $35.50 | |
| Median | $97,600 | $46.92 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $60.00 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Davenport, IA | $99,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,800 |
| Bloomington, IL | $82,250 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,790 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,010 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,580 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Civil Engineer | $105,800 |
| Environmental Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $101,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $92,920 |
| Industrial Engineer | $90,680 |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $83,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $46.92 ($97,600 a year).
Do architects make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $97,600 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $81,780, so Springfield pays 19% more.
Where does Springfield rank for architect pay?
97 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,600 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.