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

Architect Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$96,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.19/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
1,430
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,926 #16 of 51

Architect pay in Indiana, explained

Architects in Indiana earn a median of $96,060 per year ($46.19 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $50,790, while the most experienced architects reach about $221,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $96,060 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $96,060 is worth about $102,926 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #16 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,790
$24.42/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,060
$46.19/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$221,430
$106.46/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $96,060 $102,926
Kentucky $97,680 $108,342 −$1,620
Ohio $94,960 $102,356 +$1,100
Michigan $88,430 $91,907 +$7,630
Illinois $81,780 $81,814 +$14,280

Architect in Indiana: FAQ

How much do architects make in Indiana?

Architects in Indiana earn a median of $96,060 per year ($46.19 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Indiana pay architects well?

At $96,060, Indiana pays 3% below the national median for architects. An estimated 1,430 work in the state.

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