Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Massachusetts
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Massachusetts earn a median of $117,330 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,590
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,920; the top 10% earn over $163,060. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Landscape Architects$88,000 median in Massachusetts
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,990 median in Massachusetts
- Civil Engineers$106,730 median in Massachusetts
- Transportation Engineers$106,730 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$131,260 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$131,210 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Massachusetts
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Massachusetts?
The median is $117,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,920 and the top 10% earn over $163,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.