Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,570 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.37
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $118,220
Employed locally 30
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $59,650
    50th (median)
    $73,570
    75th
    $99,420
    90th
    $118,220

    Top-paying metros for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $141,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $120,620
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $120,170
    Redding, CA $120,060

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $86,760
    Civil Engineers $93,960
    Mechanical Engineers $83,480
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700
    Electrical Engineers $104,140
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Northwest Illinois is $35.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries?

    The median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Northwest Illinois is 23.9% below the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,650.