Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $49.23 an hour ($102,400 a year). About 3,290 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($99,280). Colorado ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.69 | $67,990 |
| 25% of workers | $38.78 | $80,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.23 | $102,400 |
| 75% of workers | $62.00 | $128,950 |
| 90% of workers | $81.75 | $170,040 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $104,550 | 360 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $104,090 | 2,090 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $100,810 | 170 |
| Colorado Springs | $97,080 | 170 |
| Grand Junction | $78,850 | 50 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for architects, except landscape and naval
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surveyors | $79,310 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $86,960 |
| Landscape Architects | $78,290 |
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