Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,810 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in Indianapolis earn between $64,390 and $133,700.
- $54K10th
- $64K25th
- $103KMedian
- $134K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,460 | $9,705 | $55.99 |
| Median | $103,050 | $8,588 | $49.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,390 | $5,366 | $30.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,700 | $11,142 | $64.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in Indianapolis earn 8% more than the Indiana average ($107,810) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $116,460 | $103,050 | $53,960 | $222,810 | 780 |
| Indiana | $107,810 | $96,060 | $50,790 | $221,430 | 1,430 |
| United States | $106,260 | $99,280 | $62,300 | $161,420 | 106,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $116,460, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $84,964 a year, or $7,080 a month and $3,268 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for architects (except landscape and naval)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $116,460 buys what about $121,698 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$116,460
- Evansville$100,990
- Fort Wayne$93,900
- South Bend$91,970
- Bloomington$86,750
All Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for architects (except landscape and naval)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,170).
- San Jose, CA$142,170
- San Francisco, CA$131,300
- Trenton, NJ$127,000
- Kiryas Joel, NY$125,980
- Sacramento, CA$124,740
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in Indianapolis?
$55.99 an hour on average, and $49.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $84,964 a year ($7,080 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,460. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 14.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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