How much does an architect make in Virginia?
$97,680a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Virginia. That is $46.96 an hour or $8,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.96
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,910Median: $97,680Highest 10%: $164,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 25th | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| Median | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 75th | $125,800 | $60.46 | |
| 90th | $164,200 | $78.94 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $102,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $101,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $95,860 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $84,650 |
| Roanoke, VA | $82,530 |
| Kingsport, TN | $81,420 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $73,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 23. Wisconsin | $98,510 |
| 24. Missouri | $98,490 |
| 25. Kentucky | $97,680 |
| 26. Virginia | $97,680 |
| 27. Montana | $97,290 |
| 28. North Dakota | $97,110 |
| 29. Delaware | $97,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $46.96 ($97,680 a year).
Do architects make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $97,680 against $99,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for architect pay?
Virginia ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays architects the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $102,100 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.