How much does an architect make in St. Louis?
$98,800a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $47.50 an hour or $8,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,780Median: $98,800Highest 10%: $139,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| Median | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.60 | |
| 90th | $139,700 | $67.16 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for architects.
| Kansas City, MO | $99,920 |
| Columbia, MO | $82,430 |
| Springfield, MO | $77,360 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemical Engineer | $133,500 |
| Agricultural Engineer | $124,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $114,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $112,500 |
| Engineer | $103,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $47.50 ($98,800 a year).
Do architects make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $98,800 against $99,280 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $98,490, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for architect pay?
85 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,700 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.