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

Architect Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$97,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.69/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
290
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,163 #6 of 51

Architect pay in North Dakota, explained

Architects in North Dakota earn a median of $97,110 per year ($46.69 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $75,000, while the most experienced architects reach about $137,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $97,110 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $97,110 is worth about $109,163 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #6 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,000
$36.06/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,110
$46.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$137,140
$65.93/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $97,110 $109,163
South Dakota $102,500 $115,707 −$5,390
Minnesota $99,940 $101,337 −$2,830
Montana $97,290 $102,795 −$180

Architect in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do architects make in North Dakota?

Architects in North Dakota earn a median of $97,110 per year ($46.69 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay architects well?

At $97,110, North Dakota pays 2% below the national median for architects. An estimated 290 work in the state.

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