Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $46.54 an hour ($96,810 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($99,280). Iowa ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.21 | $60,760 |
| 25% of workers | $32.61 | $67,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.54 | $96,810 |
| 75% of workers | $58.68 | $122,050 |
| 90% of workers | $73.71 | $153,330 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $99,030 | 50 |
| Iowa City | $98,220 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $97,460 | 310 |
| Ames | $95,750 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids | $94,230 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $93,620 | 40 |
| Dubuque | $87,890 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
- 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)
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