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Architect salary in Florida

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$96,240median pay per year in Florida, or $46.27 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $59,990lowest 10% earn less
  2. $76,55025th percentile
  3. $96,240median
  4. $122,94075th percentile
  5. $138,230top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $99,280[3]

The median pay for architects in Florida was $96,240 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $3,040 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
5,580[4]
Rank by median pay
33 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−3.1%[6]

How much do architects make in Florida?

Half of the architects in Florida earned more than $96,240 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $46.27 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher at $100,170 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for architects was $99,280[3], so Florida sat 3.1% below it[6]. Next to all jobs in the state, where the median was $47,880[8], architects earned $48,360 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of architects in Florida earned less than $59,990 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $138,230[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $76,550 and $122,940[2]. In hourly terms, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $28.84 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $66.46[2][10].

Among Florida metro areas with a published median, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin had the highest at $100,420 a year[11]. Of the larger metro areas, Jacksonville came in at $99,230[12] and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach at $97,500[12]. These figures cover people paid a wage or salary. Self-employed architects, business owners and partners are left out. Bonuses that are not part of regular production pay and the cost of benefits are not counted either[13].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for architects in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$96,240[1]$99,280[3]
Median per hour$46.27[1]$47.73[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$59,990[2]$62,300[14]
Top 10% earn more than$138,230[2]$161,420[14]
Jobs5,580[4]106,770[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for architects, and the median pay in each[12].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[12]$97,5001,810
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$96,1901,000
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$94,610880
Jacksonville, FL$99,230380
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$96,040160
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$94,110150
Naples-Marco Island, FL$83,470140
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$90,010120

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for architects in the states that border Florida, highest first[15].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[15]$100,4202,440
Alabama$95,990990

Median pay for architects in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for architects are projected to grow 4.3% from 2025 to 2035[16]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: bachelor's degree[17].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architect make in Florida?
The median pay for architects in Florida was $96,240 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $100,170 a year[7].
How much does an architect make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay was $46.27[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $28.84 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $66.46[2][10].
Which city in Florida pays architects the most?
Of the 17 metro areas with a published median, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin had the highest at $100,420 a year[11]. Jacksonville was at $99,230[12].
Is Florida a good state for architects?
Florida had the 33rd highest median annual wage for architects out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The state median was $3,040 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an architect in Florida?
Across the US, the typical path into this job starts with a bachelor's degree, no work experience in a related job, and an internship or residency[17]. This is a national figure, not one for Florida.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida was $96,240 per year and $46.27 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida: 10th percentile $59,990, 25th percentile $76,550, 75th percentile $122,940, 90th percentile $138,230. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the US as a whole was $99,280 per year and $47.73 per hour, with about 106,770 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 5,580 people worked as Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 33rd highest median annual wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida ($96,240) was $3,040 (3.1%) lower than the US median ($99,280). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida was $100,170 per year and $48.16 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida was $48,360 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Florida: 10th percentile $28.84, 25th percentile $36.80, 75th percentile $59.11, 90th percentile $66.46. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 17 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL had the highest median annual wage, $100,420. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the US: 10th percentile $62,300, 25th percentile $77,960, 75th percentile $126,550, 90th percentile $161,420. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $100,420; Alabama $95,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is projected to grow 4.3% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 6,900 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Internship/residency. BLS Employment Projections

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.