Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Illinois
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Illinois earn a median of $81,780 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,890; the top 10% earn over $130,670. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Landscape Architects$67,460 median in Illinois
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,240 median in Illinois
- Civil Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$111,370 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Illinois
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Illinois?
The median is $81,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,890 and the top 10% earn over $130,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.