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

Architect Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$98,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.36/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,230
public U.S. Median
$99,280
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,692 #14 of 51

Architect pay in Wisconsin, explained

Architects in Wisconsin earn a median of $98,510 per year ($47.36 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $99,280. Entry-level workers earn around $66,710, while the most experienced architects reach about $143,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $98,510 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $98,510 is worth about $104,692 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #14 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Architect pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,710
$32.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,510
$47.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,330
$68.91/hr

Architect pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $98,510 $104,692
Minnesota $99,940 $101,337 −$1,430
Iowa $96,810 $110,310 +$1,700
Michigan $88,430 $91,907 +$10,080
Illinois $81,780 $81,814 +$16,730

Architect in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do architects make in Wisconsin?

Architects in Wisconsin earn a median of $98,510 per year ($47.36 per hour), compared with $99,280 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay architects well?

At $98,510, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for architects. An estimated 1,230 work in the state.

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