Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Denver-Aurora-Centennial

In Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO), the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $50.04 an hour ($104,090 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.

$50.04Median hourly pay
$80,750–$128,620Middle half of workers, yearly
2,090People in this job in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($99,280). It is 2% higher than the Colorado median ($102,400).

Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$37.42$77,820
25% of workers$38.82$80,750
Half of workers (median)$50.04$104,090
75% of workers$61.84$128,620
90% of workers$83.03$172,700

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder$104,550360
Denver-Aurora-Centennial (this page)$104,0902,090
Fort Collins-Loveland$100,810170
Colorado Springs$97,080170
Grand Junction$78,85050

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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial (CO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Project Management Specialists$116,740
Civil Engineers$104,710
Construction Managers$128,850
Architectural and Engineering Managers$191,440
Industrial Engineers$108,680
Construction and Building Inspectors$82,020
Interior Designers$80,150

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