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

Architect Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$100,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.25/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
910
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$114,238 #3 of 51

Architect pay in Oklahoma, explained

Architects in Oklahoma earn a median of $100,350 per year ($48.25 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $55,040, while the most experienced architects reach about $165,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $100,350 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $100,350 is worth about $114,238 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #3 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,040
$26.46/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,350
$48.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,790
$79.71/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $100,350 $114,238
Colorado $102,400 $99,367 −$2,050
Missouri $98,490 $108,449 +$1,860
Texas $94,490 $97,355 +$5,860
Kansas $85,490 $94,917 +$14,860
Arkansas $78,190 $89,939 +$22,160
New Mexico $77,720 $84,284 +$22,630

Architect in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do architects make in Oklahoma?

Architects in Oklahoma earn a median of $100,350 per year ($48.25 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay architects well?

At $100,350, Oklahoma pays 1% above the national median for architects. An estimated 910 work in the state.

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