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

Architect Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$95,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.96/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,520
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,688 #34 of 51

Architect pay in Utah, explained

Architects in Utah earn a median of $95,590 per year ($45.96 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $53,250, while the most experienced architects reach about $155,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $95,590 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $95,590 is worth about $96,688 in national buying power — ranking Utah #34 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,250
$25.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,590
$45.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,980
$74.99/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $95,590 $96,688
Wyoming $120,580 $130,088 −$24,990
Colorado $102,400 $99,367 −$6,810
Arizona $102,000 $101,314 −$6,410
Nevada $101,570 $101,591 −$5,980
Idaho $93,710 $98,132 +$1,880
New Mexico $77,720 $84,284 +$17,870

Architect in Utah: FAQ

How much do architects make in Utah?

Architects in Utah earn a median of $95,590 per year ($45.96 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Utah pay architects well?

At $95,590, Utah pays 4% below the national median for architects. An estimated 1,520 work in the state.

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