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

Architect Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$88,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.51/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
2,630
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,907 #44 of 51

Architect pay in Michigan, explained

Architects in Michigan earn a median of $88,430 per year ($42.51 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $59,850, while the most experienced architects reach about $135,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $88,430 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $88,430 is worth about $91,907 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #44 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,850
$28.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$88,430
$42.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,520
$65.15/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $88,430 $91,907
Wisconsin $98,510 $104,692 −$10,080
Indiana $96,060 $102,926 −$7,630
Ohio $94,960 $102,356 −$6,530

Architect in Michigan: FAQ

How much do architects make in Michigan?

Architects in Michigan earn a median of $88,430 per year ($42.51 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Michigan pay architects well?

At $88,430, Michigan pays 11% below the national median for architects. An estimated 2,630 work in the state.

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