Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Kentucky
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Kentucky earn a median of $97,680 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,980; the top 10% earn over $130,490. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Landscape Architects$68,460 median in Kentucky
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,120 median in Kentucky
- Civil Engineers$100,930 median in Kentucky
- Transportation Engineers$100,930 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$107,760 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Kentucky
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Kentucky?
The median is $97,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,980 and the top 10% earn over $130,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.