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

Architect Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$85,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.10/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
840
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$94,917 #37 of 51

Architect pay in Kansas, explained

Architects in Kansas earn a median of $85,490 per year ($41.10 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $61,100, while the most experienced architects reach about $131,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $85,490 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $85,490 is worth about $94,917 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #37 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,100
$29.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$85,490
$41.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,600
$63.27/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $85,490 $94,917
Colorado $102,400 $99,367 −$16,910
Oklahoma $100,350 $114,238 −$14,860
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 −$13,000
Nebraska $91,530 $101,584 −$6,040

Architect in Kansas: FAQ

How much do architects make in Kansas?

Architects in Kansas earn a median of $85,490 per year ($41.10 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Kansas pay architects well?

At $85,490, Kansas pays 14% below the national median for architects. An estimated 840 work in the state.

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