Average Architect Salary in New York

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Architect in New York earns $104,200 per year, which is above the national average of $93,310. This translates to approximately $50.10 per hour, $4,008 biweekly, or $8,683 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New York is 39% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$78,200	$37.60
Average (50th)	$104,200	$50.10
Experienced (75th)	$119,800	$57.61
Top Earners (90th)	$135,500	$65.14

Architect Salary by City in New York

City	Average Salary	Monthly
New York City	$112,500	$9,375/mo
Buffalo	$106,300	$8,858/mo
Rochester	$102,100	$8,508/mo
Albany	$99,000	$8,250/mo
Syracuse	$96,900	$8,075/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4%-10.9% (9 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.39 (+39% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New York

Major employers hiring Architects in New York include JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Mount Sinai, IBM, and Pfizer. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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