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

Architect Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$93,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.05/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
850
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,132 #29 of 51

Architect pay in Idaho, explained

Architects in Idaho earn a median of $93,710 per year ($45.05 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $51,790, while the most experienced architects reach about $152,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $93,710 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $93,710 is worth about $98,132 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #29 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,790
$24.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$93,710
$45.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$152,460
$73.30/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $93,710 $98,132
Wyoming $120,580 $130,088 −$26,870
Nevada $101,570 $101,591 −$7,860
Washington $100,190 $93,624 −$6,480
Oregon $98,800 $95,587 −$5,090
Montana $97,290 $102,795 −$3,580
Utah $95,590 $96,688 −$1,880

Architect in Idaho: FAQ

How much do architects make in Idaho?

Architects in Idaho earn a median of $93,710 per year ($45.05 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Idaho pay architects well?

At $93,710, Idaho pays 6% below the national median for architects. An estimated 850 work in the state.

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