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

Architect Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$94,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.43/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
7,820
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,355 #31 of 51

Architect pay in Texas, explained

Architects in Texas earn a median of $94,490 per year ($45.43 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $60,730, while the most experienced architects reach about $142,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $94,490 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $94,490 is worth about $97,355 in national buying power — ranking Texas #31 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,730
$29.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,490
$45.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$142,130
$68.33/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $94,490 $97,355
Oklahoma $100,350 $114,238 −$5,860
Louisiana $79,580 $90,220 +$14,910
Arkansas $78,190 $89,939 +$16,300
New Mexico $77,720 $84,284 +$16,770

Architect in Texas: FAQ

How much do architects make in Texas?

Architects in Texas earn a median of $94,490 per year ($45.43 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Texas pay architects well?

At $94,490, Texas pays 5% below the national median for architects. An estimated 7,820 work in the state.

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