How much does an architect make in Wisconsin?
$98,510a year
Median yearly pay for architects in Wisconsin. That is $47.36 an hour or $8,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.36
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,710Median: $98,510Highest 10%: $143,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 25th | $79,920 | $38.42 | |
| Median | $98,510 | $47.36 | |
| 75th | $120,500 | $57.94 | |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.91 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Appleton, WI | $111,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $99,680 |
| Madison, WI | $99,210 |
| Green Bay, WI | $98,470 |
| La Crosse, WI | $94,160 |
| Duluth, MN | $92,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architects.
| 20. New Jersey | $99,800 |
| 21. New York | $99,280 |
| 22. Oregon | $98,800 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $98,510 |
| 24. Missouri | $98,490 |
| 25. Kentucky | $97,680 |
| 26. Virginia | $97,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $47.36 ($98,510 a year).
Do architects make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $98,510 against $99,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for architect pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays architects the most?
Appleton, WI, with a median of $111,000 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.