What are the main factors that influence an Architect/Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Architect/Planner?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Architect/Planner roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Architect/Planner's salary?

An Architect/Planner's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,475 for beginners, reaching about $82,871 at mid-level, and approach $85,585 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architect/Planner?

Architect/Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect/Planner roles are District of Columbia $73,718, California $73,438, Massachusetts $72,459. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Architect/Planner Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Architect/Planner make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect/Planner in New Mexico is $61,667 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Architect/Planner's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,118
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,594 to $68,184
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,066

10% $50,066

50% (Median) $61,667

90% $74,118

Architect/Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,184	$5,682	$1,311	$33
Average	$61,667	$5,139	$1,186	$30
25th Percentile	$55,594	$4,633	$1,069	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Architect/Planner Salaries

An Architect/Planner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architect/Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect/Planner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,475
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,309
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,871
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,466
Expert (over 8 years): $85,585

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Meeting/Event Planner I	less than 1 year	$53,475
Architect/Planner	1-2 years	$60,309
Meeting/Event Planner III	2-4 years	$82,871
Meeting/Event Planner IV	5-8 years	$101,466
Meeting/Event Supervisor	over 8 years	$85,585

How Do Architect/Planner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architect/Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,718.
California: $73,438.
Massachusetts: $72,459.

District of Columbia $73,718 California $73,438 Massachusetts $72,459 Washington $72,193 New Jersey $72,166 Alaska $72,073 Connecticut $71,154 New York $70,781

Hawaii $69,590 Rhode Island $69,030 Maryland $68,651 Minnesota $68,132 Colorado $67,932 Illinois $67,865 Oregon $67,612 Delaware $67,426

New Hampshire $67,309 Virginia $67,046 Pennsylvania $66,281 Nevada $65,894 North Dakota $65,768 Michigan $65,568 Wisconsin $65,495 Vermont $65,348

Texas $64,942 Maine $64,916 Arizona $64,876 Ohio $64,829 Georgia $64,217 Indiana $63,910 Wyoming $63,850 Utah $63,757

Iowa $63,717 Kansas $63,398 Louisiana $63,304 North Carolina $63,271 Missouri $63,258 Florida $62,998 Montana $62,858 Nebraska $62,725

Kentucky $62,652 South Carolina $62,386 Tennessee $62,219 Idaho $62,153 New Mexico $61,667 Oklahoma $61,560 Alabama $61,167 South Dakota $60,508

Arkansas $60,149 West Virginia $59,955 Mississippi $59,376

Top Paying Cities for Architect/Planner

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $62,323
Belen: $61,976
Bernalillo: $62,434

Algodones, NM $62,323

Belen, NM $61,976

Bernalillo, NM $62,434

Bluewater, NM $61,123

Bosque, NM $61,521

Casa Blanca, NM $61,660

Cedar Crest, NM $62,486

Cedarvale, NM $60,035

Cerrillos, NM $62,368

Claunch, NM $59,813

Coyote, NM $61,450

Cuba, NM $61,351

Cubero, NM $61,796

Edgewood, NM $62,207

Estancia, NM $61,465

Gallina, NM $61,128

Counselor, NM $61,166

Grants, NM $61,053

Milan, NM $61,297

Isleta, NM $62,541

Jarales, NM $61,916

Jemez Pueblo, NM $62,023

Jemez Springs, NM $61,832

Laguna, NM $62,099

La Jara, NM $61,282

La Joya, NM $61,141

Lindrith, NM $61,067

Los Lunas, NM $62,304

Mcintosh, NM $61,803

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $61,392

Moriarty, NM $61,595

Mountainair, NM $60,931

Nageezi, NM $61,085

New Laguna, NM $61,766

Paguate, NM $61,808

Pena Blanca, NM $62,499

Peralta, NM $62,403

Placitas, NM $62,435

Ponderosa, NM $61,945

Prewitt, NM $61,104

Regina, NM $61,147

Sandia Park, NM $62,328

Corrales, NM $62,563

San Fidel, NM $61,434

San Rafael, NM $61,172

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $62,329

San Ysidro, NM $62,245

Stanley, NM $61,587

Tijeras, NM $62,336

Tome, NM $62,221

Torreon, NM $62,014

Veguita, NM $61,516

Willard, NM $60,821

Youngsville, NM $61,467

Bosque Farms, NM $62,517

Clines Corners, NM $61,215

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $62,376

Cochiti Lake, NM $62,458

Albuquerque, NM $62,599

Kirtland Afb, NM $62,599

Rio Rancho, NM $62,496

Gallup, NM $61,193

Brimhall, NM $61,019

Church Rock, NM $61,048

Continental Divide, NM $61,005

Crownpoint, NM $61,055

Fence Lake, NM $60,783

Fort Wingate, NM $61,027

Gamerco, NM $61,129

Mentmore, NM $61,035

Mexican Springs, NM $61,027

Ramah, NM $60,916

Rehoboth, NM $61,068

Thoreau, NM $61,071

Tohatchi, NM $61,015

Vanderwagen, NM $61,027

Zuni, NM $61,013

Navajo, NM $61,096

Jamestown, NM $60,944

Pinehill, NM $60,868

Sheep Springs, NM $61,081

Smith Lake, NM $61,309

Yatahey, NM $61,059

Farmington, NM $61,353

Aztec, NM $61,466

Blanco, NM $61,179

Bloomfield, NM $61,107

Flora Vista, NM $61,416

Fruitland, NM $61,032

Kirtland, NM $61,417

La Plata, NM $61,439

Navajo Dam, NM $61,412

Shiprock, NM $61,326

Waterflow, NM $61,295

Newcomb, NM $61,044

Sanostee, NM $61,083

Santa Fe, NM $62,918

Abiquiu, NM $61,197

Alcalde, NM $62,263

Amalia, NM $61,104

Arroyo Hondo, NM $61,018

Arroyo Seco, NM $61,089

Canjilon, NM $61,008

Canones, NM $61,564

Carson, NM $61,252

Cebolla, NM $61,044

Cerro, NM $61,062

Chama, NM $61,312

Chamisal, NM $62,098

Chimayo, NM $62,534

Cordova, NM $62,428

Costilla, NM $61,360

Taos Ski Valley, NM $60,895

Dixon, NM $62,039

Dulce, NM $61,310

El Prado, NM $61,143

El Rito, NM $61,423

Embudo, NM $61,720

Espanola, NM $62,458

Glorieta, NM $62,676

Hernandez, NM $61,878

Ilfeld, NM $62,097

La Madera, NM $61,315

Lamy, NM $62,437

Llano, NM $61,972

Los Alamos, NM $62,585

White Rock, NM $62,703

Medanales, NM $61,946

Ojo Caliente, NM $61,582

Los Ojos, NM $61,161

Pecos, NM $62,481

Penasco, NM $61,742

Petaca, NM $60,952

Questa, NM $61,127

Ranchos De Taos, NM $61,449

Red River, NM $60,952

Ribera, NM $61,344

Rowe, NM $62,156

San Cristobal, NM $60,950

San Jose, NM $62,003

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $62,306

Santa Cruz, NM $62,513

Serafina, NM $61,189

Taos, NM $61,107

Tererro, NM $62,681

Tesuque, NM $62,918

Tierra Amarilla, NM $61,107

Trampas, NM $61,691

Tres Piedras, NM $60,935

Truchas, NM $62,254

Vadito, NM $61,661

Valdez, NM $60,996

Vallecitos, NM $60,948

Velarde, NM $61,945

Villanueva, NM $61,226

Spaceport City, NM $59,977

Las Vegas, NM $60,706

Angel Fire, NM $60,886

Anton Chico, NM $60,601

Buena Vista, NM $61,158

Chacon, NM $61,201

Cimarron, NM $60,790

Cleveland, NM $61,635

Eagle Nest, NM $60,836

Guadalupita, NM $61,107

Holman, NM $61,478

La Loma, NM $60,499

Maxwell, NM $60,811

Miami, NM $60,680

Mills, NM $60,464

Montezuma, NM $61,948

Mora, NM $61,722

Mosquero, NM $60,412

Ocate, NM $60,746

Ojo Feliz, NM $60,906

Rainsville, NM $61,173

Raton, NM $60,964

Rociada, NM $61,980

Roy, NM $60,477

Sapello, NM $61,442

Solano, NM $60,404

Springer, NM $60,653

Ute Park, NM $60,819

Valmora, NM $60,655

Wagon Mound, NM $60,586

Watrous, NM $60,676

Socorro, NM $60,535

Aragon, NM $60,718

Datil, NM $60,468

Lemitar, NM $60,817

Luna, NM $60,826

Magdalena, NM $60,473

Pie Town, NM $60,675

Polvadera, NM $60,963

Quemado, NM $60,800

Reserve, NM $60,691

San Acacia, NM $61,064

San Antonio, NM $60,200

Truth Or Consequences, NM $60,188

Arrey, NM $60,178

Caballo, NM $60,219

Derry, NM $59,913

Elephant Butte, NM $60,344

Garfield, NM $59,739

Hatch, NM $58,782

Monticello, NM $60,185

Rincon, NM $58,443

Salem, NM $59,553

Williamsburg, NM $60,264

Winston, NM $60,228

Las Cruces, NM $57,678

White Sands Missile Range, NM $57,868

Santa Teresa, NM $58,288

Playas, NM $60,466

Animas, NM $60,615

Anthony, NM $58,274

Arenas Valley, NM $60,507

Bayard, NM $60,451

Berino, NM $58,010

Buckhorn, NM $60,514

Santa Clara, NM $60,557

Chamberino, NM $58,071

Cliff, NM $60,444

Columbus, NM $60,282

Deming, NM $60,296

Dona Ana, NM $57,680

Fairacres, NM $57,853

Faywood, NM $60,268

Fort Bayard, NM $60,499

Gila, NM $60,355

Glenwood, NM $60,402

Hachita, NM $60,282

Hanover, NM $60,294

Hillsboro, NM $60,171

Hurley, NM $60,411

La Mesa, NM $58,782

Lordsburg, NM $60,422

Mesilla, NM $57,680

Mesilla Park, NM $57,686

Mesquite, NM $57,735

Mimbres, NM $60,342

Mule Creek, NM $60,505

Organ, NM $57,716

Pinos Altos, NM $60,443

Radium Springs, NM $57,703

Redrock, NM $60,289

Rodeo, NM $60,691

San Miguel, NM $57,713

Silver City, NM $60,444

Sunland Park, NM $57,978

Tyrone, NM $60,623

Vado, NM $57,758

Chaparral, NM $58,487

Clovis, NM $60,328

Cannon Afb, NM $60,194

Broadview, NM $60,152

Causey, NM $60,049

Crossroads, NM $59,906

Dora, NM $60,191

Elida, NM $59,941

Floyd, NM $60,087

Fort Sumner, NM $60,039

Grady, NM $60,209

House, NM $60,161

Kenna, NM $59,942

Lingo, NM $60,045

Melrose, NM $60,171

Milnesand, NM $59,918

Pep, NM $60,000

Portales, NM $60,220

Rogers, NM $60,017

Saint Vrain, NM $60,210

Taiban, NM $60,018

Texico, NM $60,233

Yeso, NM $59,800

Roswell, NM $59,870

Artesia, NM $59,988

Caprock, NM $59,866

Carlsbad, NM $60,027

Dexter, NM $59,912

Eunice, NM $60,081

Hagerman, NM $59,942

Hobbs, NM $60,169

Hope, NM $59,722

Jal, NM $60,010

Lake Arthur, NM $59,843

Lakewood, NM $59,932

Loco Hills, NM $60,043

Loving, NM $60,012

Lovington, NM $60,111

Mcdonald, NM $59,947

Malaga, NM $59,953

Maljamar, NM $59,895

Monument, NM $60,036

Tatum, NM $59,985

Whites City, NM $60,086

Carrizozo, NM $59,586

Alamogordo, NM $59,396

Alto, NM $59,595

Bent, NM $59,408

Capitan, NM $59,456

Cloudcroft, NM $59,401

Corona, NM $59,845

Encino, NM $60,326

Fort Stanton, NM $59,481

Glencoe, NM $59,439

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $59,390

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $59,390

Hondo, NM $59,493

La Luz, NM $59,390

Lincoln, NM $59,320

Mayhill, NM $59,524

Mescalero, NM $59,416

Nogal, NM $59,671

Orogrande, NM $59,419

Picacho, NM $59,481

Pinon, NM $59,704

Ruidoso, NM $59,708

Ruidoso Downs, NM $59,627

Sacramento, NM $59,443

San Patricio, NM $59,513

Sunspot, NM $59,390

Timberon, NM $59,518

Tinnie, NM $59,446

Tularosa, NM $59,429

Vaughn, NM $60,083

Weed, NM $59,517

Tucumcari, NM $60,381

Amistad, NM $60,303

Bard, NM $60,206

Capulin, NM $60,888

Clayton, NM $60,420

Conchas Dam, NM $60,475

Cuervo, NM $60,184

Des Moines, NM $60,648

Folsom, NM $60,742

Garita, NM $60,359

Gladstone, NM $60,480

Grenville, NM $60,469

Logan, NM $60,379

Mcalister, NM $60,192

Nara Visa, NM $60,236

Newkirk, NM $60,302

Quay, NM $60,337

San Jon, NM $60,272

Santa Rosa, NM $60,337

Sedan, NM $60,358

Trementina, NM $60,356

Architect/Planner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architect/Planner roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Architect/Planner positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architect/Planner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Architect/Planner

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$74,000	$36.0	20%
Healthcare	$70,917	$34.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$67,833	$33.0	10%
Financial Services	$67,833	$33.0	10%
Internet	$67,833	$33.0	10%

Architect/Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect/Planner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$55,594

Average $61,667/year

$68,184

$4,633

Average $5,139/month

$5,682

$1,069

Average $1,186/week

$1,311

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,184	$5,682	$1,311	$33
Average	$61,667	$5,139	$1,186	$30
25th Percentile	$55,594	$4,633	$1,069	$27

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