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

Architect Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$94,960/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.65/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
3,480
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$102,356 #19 of 51

Architect pay in Ohio, explained

Architects in Ohio earn a median of $94,960 per year ($45.65 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $59,550, while the most experienced architects reach about $163,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $94,960 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $94,960 is worth about $102,356 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #19 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,550
$28.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,960
$45.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$163,590
$78.65/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $94,960 $102,356
Kentucky $97,680 $108,342 −$2,720
Pennsylvania $97,030 $99,445 −$2,070
West Virginia $96,470 $107,791 −$1,510
Indiana $96,060 $102,926 −$1,100
Michigan $88,430 $91,907 +$6,530

Architect in Ohio: FAQ

How much do architects make in Ohio?

Architects in Ohio earn a median of $94,960 per year ($45.65 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Ohio pay architects well?

At $94,960, Ohio pays 4% below the national median for architects. An estimated 3,480 work in the state.

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