verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Architect Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$102,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.23/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
3,290
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,367 #28 of 51

Architect pay in Colorado, explained

Architects in Colorado earn a median of $102,400 per year ($49.23 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $67,990, while the most experienced architects reach about $170,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $102,400 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $102,400 is worth about $99,367 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #28 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,990
$32.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,400
$49.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$170,040
$81.75/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $102,400 $99,367
Wyoming $120,580 $130,088 −$18,180
Oklahoma $100,350 $114,238 +$2,050
Utah $95,590 $96,688 +$6,810
Nebraska $91,530 $101,584 +$10,870
Kansas $85,490 $94,917 +$16,910
New Mexico $77,720 $84,284 +$24,680

Architect in Colorado: FAQ

How much do architects make in Colorado?

Architects in Colorado earn a median of $102,400 per year ($49.23 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Colorado pay architects well?

At $102,400, Colorado pays 3% above the national median for architects. An estimated 3,290 work in the state.

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