Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Michigan
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Michigan earn a median of $88,430 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,850; the top 10% earn over $135,520. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Landscape Architects$77,670 median in Michigan
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,330 median in Michigan
- Civil Engineers$92,100 median in Michigan
- Transportation Engineers$92,100 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$121,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$107,780 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Michigan
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Michigan?
The median is $88,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,850 and the top 10% earn over $135,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.