How much does an architect make in Texas?
$94,490a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Texas. That is $45.43 an hour or $7,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.43
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,730Median: $94,490Highest 10%: $142,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| 25th | $76,730 | $36.89 | |
| Median | $94,490 | $45.43 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 90th | $142,100 | $68.33 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $102,500 |
| Midland, TX | $99,990 |
| Houston, TX | $97,590 |
| Austin, TX | $96,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $93,840 |
| Beaumont, TX | $92,360 |
| Amarillo, TX | $88,810 |
| Tyler, TX | $87,970 |
| Lubbock, TX | $87,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $84,130 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,540 |
| College Station, TX | $82,180 |
| Laredo, TX | $80,210 |
| El Paso, TX | $79,850 |
| McAllen, TX | $78,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 36. North Carolina | $95,700 |
| 37. Utah | $95,590 |
| 38. Ohio | $94,960 |
| 39. Texas | $94,490 |
| 40. Tennessee | $94,030 |
| 41. Idaho | $93,710 |
| 42. Nebraska | $91,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $45.43 ($94,490 a year).
Do architects make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $94,490 against $99,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for architect pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays architects the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $102,500 a year.
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.