12. Oklahoma
Hourly wage: $35.37
Cost of Living Index: 88.6
Employment: 30,170
On the number 12 of our 25 best states for architects is Oklahoma. This state has a good living cost index and architect’s hourly wage. The architect’s hourly wage in this state is $35.37 and the living cost index is 88.6. 30,170 architects in this state building in cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

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