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

Architect Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$91,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.01/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
620
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,584 #22 of 51

Architect pay in Nebraska, explained

Architects in Nebraska earn a median of $91,530 per year ($44.01 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $48,790, while the most experienced architects reach about $167,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $91,530 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $91,530 is worth about $101,584 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #22 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,790
$23.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,530
$44.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,680
$80.62/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $91,530 $101,584
Wyoming $120,580 $130,088 −$29,050
South Dakota $102,500 $115,707 −$10,970
Colorado $102,400 $99,367 −$10,870
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 −$6,960
Iowa $96,810 $110,310 −$5,280
Kansas $85,490 $94,917 +$6,040

Architect in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do architects make in Nebraska?

Architects in Nebraska earn a median of $91,530 per year ($44.01 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay architects well?

At $91,530, Nebraska pays 8% below the national median for architects. An estimated 620 work in the state.

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