How much does an architect make in Washington?
$102,100a year
Median yearly pay for architects in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $49.08 an hour or $8,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 231
- Jobs in the area
- 3,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,650Median: $102,100Highest 10%: $166,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 25th | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| Median | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| 75th | $130,700 | $62.82 | |
| 90th | $166,200 | $79.90 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for architects.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $49.08 ($102,100 a year).
Do architects make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $102,100 against $99,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $102,000, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for architect pay?
49 of 231 metro areas with data.
How much does an architect make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,200 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.