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Architect Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$96,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.54/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
650
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,310 #5 of 51

Architect pay in Iowa, explained

Architects in Iowa earn a median of $96,810 per year ($46.54 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $60,760, while the most experienced architects reach about $153,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $96,810 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $96,810 is worth about $110,310 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #5 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,760
$29.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,810
$46.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$153,330
$73.72/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $96,810 $110,310 —
South Dakota $102,500 $115,707 −$5,690
Minnesota $99,940 $101,337 −$3,130
Wisconsin $98,510 $104,692 −$1,700
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 −$1,680
Nebraska $91,530 $101,584 +$5,280
Illinois $81,780 $81,814 +$15,030

Architect in Iowa: FAQ

How much do architects make in Iowa?

Architects in Iowa earn a median of $96,810 per year ($46.54 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Iowa pay architects well?

At $96,810, Iowa pays 2% below the national median for architects. An estimated 650 work in the state.

Architect salary in other states

Wyoming · $120,580 Massachusetts · $117,330 Maryland · $114,550 Alaska · $108,730 California · $108,540 Rhode Island · $105,160 Connecticut · $103,540 South Dakota · $102,500 Colorado · $102,400 Hawaii · $102,340 District of Columbia · $102,040 Arizona · $102,000

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