Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $47.08 an hour ($97,920 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.

$47.08Median hourly pay
$71,990–$122,290Middle half of workers, yearly
1,350People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($99,280). It is 11% higher than the Michigan median ($88,430).

Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.02$62,440
25% of workers$34.61$71,990
Half of workers (median)$47.08$97,920
75% of workers$58.79$122,290
90% of workers$71.02$147,730

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)$97,9201,350
Kalamazoo-Portage$94,490170
Ann Arbor$87,490200
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$81,660410
Flint$80,27030
Lansing-East Lansing$77,62080
Traverse City$76,84040
Saginaw$70,82040

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.