What are the main factors that influence a Professional Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Professional Architect's salary?

A Professional Architect's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Architecture (0-0 years)earns $64,890, an Asst. Professor - Architecture (0-0 years)earns $72,856, an Assoc. Professor - Architecture (0-0 years)earns $89,096, a Professional Architect (0-0 years)earns $117,111,

What are the highest paying states for a Professional Architect?

Professional Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professional Architect roles are District of Columbia $126,477, California $125,997, Massachusetts $124,318. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professional Architect roles make?

Salaries for Professional Architect level roles vary by specialization: AWS Solutions Architect Professional: $168,917; Software Architect Supervisor: $134,118; Architect Team Leader: $114,300; Licensed Architect, Supervisor: $114,290; Project Architect Supervisor: $114,273.

Professional Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Professional Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Architect in Rhode Island is $118,435 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Professional Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,823
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,841 to $136,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,554

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Professional Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,435	$11,370	$2,624	$66
Average	$118,435	$9,870	$2,278	$57
25th Percentile	$103,841	$8,653	$1,997	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Professional Architect Salaries

A Professional Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Professional Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Professional Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,477.
California: $125,997.
Massachusetts: $124,318.

District of Columbia $126,477 California $125,997 Massachusetts $124,318 Washington $123,861 New Jersey $123,815 Alaska $123,655 Connecticut $122,079 New York $121,439

Hawaii $119,394 Rhode Island $118,435 Maryland $117,784 Minnesota $116,893 Colorado $116,550 Illinois $116,436 Oregon $116,002 Delaware $115,682

New Hampshire $115,481 Virginia $115,031 Pennsylvania $113,717 Nevada $113,054 North Dakota $112,837 Michigan $112,495 Wisconsin $112,369 Vermont $112,118

Texas $111,421 Maine $111,375 Arizona $111,307 Ohio $111,227 Georgia $110,176 Indiana $109,650 Wyoming $109,548 Utah $109,388

Iowa $109,319 Kansas $108,771 Louisiana $108,611 North Carolina $108,554 Missouri $108,531 Florida $108,085 Montana $107,845 Nebraska $107,617

Kentucky $107,491 South Carolina $107,034 Tennessee $106,749 Idaho $106,635 New Mexico $105,801 Oklahoma $105,618 Alabama $104,944 South Dakota $103,813

Arkansas $103,196 West Virginia $102,865 Mississippi $101,871

Top Paying Cities for Professional Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $119,915
Albion: $118,902
Ashaway: $119,688

Adamsville, RI $119,915 Albion, RI $118,902 Ashaway, RI $119,688 Barrington, RI $118,589 Block Island, RI $119,249 Bradford, RI $119,616 Bristol, RI $119,046 Carolina, RI $119,418

Charlestown, RI $119,462 Chepachet, RI $119,224 Clayville, RI $118,892 Coventry, RI $118,897 West Greenwich, RI $119,225 East Greenwich, RI $118,817 Exeter, RI $119,192 Fiskeville, RI $118,587

Forestdale, RI $119,500 Foster, RI $119,161 Glendale, RI $119,510 Greene, RI $119,318 Greenville, RI $118,632 Harmony, RI $118,785 Harrisville, RI $119,458 Hope, RI $118,661

Hope Valley, RI $119,583 Hopkinton, RI $119,740 Jamestown, RI $119,341 Kenyon, RI $119,403 Little Compton, RI $119,897 Manville, RI $119,058 Mapleville, RI $119,247 Newport, RI $119,460

Middletown, RI $119,513 North Kingstown, RI $119,022 North Scituate, RI $118,787 Oakland, RI $119,376 Pascoag, RI $119,537 Pawtucket, RI $118,412 Central Falls, RI $118,464 Cumberland, RI $119,137

Lincoln, RI $118,583 Portsmouth, RI $119,448 Prudence Island, RI $119,202 Rockville, RI $119,722 Saunderstown, RI $119,269 Shannock, RI $119,410 Slatersville, RI $119,502 Slocum, RI $119,265

Tiverton, RI $119,811 Wakefield, RI $119,370 Kingston, RI $119,325 Narragansett, RI $119,403 Peace Dale, RI $119,355 Warren, RI $118,895 Warwick, RI $118,564 Westerly, RI $119,716

West Kingston, RI $119,362 West Warwick, RI $118,709 Wood River Junction, RI $119,532 Woonsocket, RI $119,507 North Smithfield, RI $119,235 Wyoming, RI $119,410 Providence, RI $118,378 Cranston, RI $118,394

North Providence, RI $118,407 East Providence, RI $118,386 Riverside, RI $118,423 Rumford, RI $118,406 Smithfield, RI $118,646 Johnston, RI $118,447

Professional Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$103,841

Average $118,435/year

$136,435

$8,653

Average $9,870/month

$11,370

$1,997

Average $2,278/week

$2,624

$50

Average $57/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,435	$11,370	$2,624	$66
Average	$118,435	$9,870	$2,278	$57
25th Percentile	$103,841	$8,653	$1,997	$50

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