Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,910 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in Grand Rapids earn between $65,270 and $99,890.
- $60K10th
- $65K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,830 | $7,569 | $43.67 |
| Median | $81,660 | $6,805 | $39.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,270 | $5,439 | $31.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,890 | $8,324 | $48.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in Grand Rapids earn 3% less than the Michigan average ($93,870) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $90,830 | $81,660 | $60,250 | $128,910 | 410 |
| Michigan | $93,870 | $88,430 | $59,850 | $135,520 | 2,630 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $90,830, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $67,840 a year, or $5,653 a month and $2,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for architects (except landscape and naval)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $90,830 buys what about $95,064 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 3rd of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($97,680).
All Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries in Michigan
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$43.67 an hour on average, and $39.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $67,840 a year ($5,653 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,830. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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