Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Iowa
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Iowa earn a median of $96,810 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,760; the top 10% earn over $153,330. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Landscape Architects$87,270 median in Iowa
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,220 median in Iowa
- Civil Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa
- Transportation Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,350 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Iowa
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Iowa?
The median is $96,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,760 and the top 10% earn over $153,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.