Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,060 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in Providence earn between $80,150 and $133,990.
- $76K10th
- $80K25th
- $105KMedian
- $134K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,650 | $9,471 | $54.64 |
| Median | $105,300 | $8,775 | $50.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,150 | $6,679 | $38.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,990 | $11,166 | $64.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in Providence earn 3% more than the Rhode Island average ($110,140) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $113,650 | $105,300 | $75,960 | $163,060 | 690 |
| Rhode Island | $110,140 | $105,160 | $65,270 | $135,170 | 550 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $113,650, a single filer in Providence takes home about $84,986 a year, or $7,082 a month and $3,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $84,986 | $7,082 |
| Working in MA | $83,420 | $6,952 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for architects (except landscape and naval)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $113,650 buys what about $111,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$110,450
- Worcester, MA$107,450
- Boston, MA$118,960
- Barnstable, MA$123,020
- Hartford, CT$104,270
- Springfield, MA$107,400
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 Providence: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in Providence?
$54.64 an hour on average, and $50.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in Providence?
About $84,986 a year ($7,082 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,650. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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