Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Colorado
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Colorado earn a median of $102,400 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,990; the top 10% earn over $170,040. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
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Similar jobs in Colorado
- Landscape Architects$78,290 median in Colorado
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,370 median in Colorado
- Civil Engineers$101,420 median in Colorado
- Transportation Engineers$101,420 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$132,590 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$120,950 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Colorado
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Colorado?
The median is $102,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,990 and the top 10% earn over $170,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.