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

Architect Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$100,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.17/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
3,720
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,624 #38 of 51

Architect pay in Washington, explained

Architects in Washington earn a median of $100,190 per year ($48.17 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $70,020, while the most experienced architects reach about $130,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $100,190 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $100,190 is worth about $93,624 in national buying power — ranking Washington #38 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,020
$33.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,190
$48.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,380
$62.68/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $100,190 $93,624
Oregon $98,800 $95,587 +$1,390
Idaho $93,710 $98,132 +$6,480

Architect in Washington: FAQ

How much do architects make in Washington?

Architects in Washington earn a median of $100,190 per year ($48.17 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Washington pay architects well?

At $100,190, Washington pays 1% above the national median for architects. An estimated 3,720 work in the state.

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