9. Colorado
Hourly wage: $34.49
Cost of Living Index: 102.1
Employment: 61,170
Colorado will give you that rocky mountain high. The state has very low unemployment rate and the economy based on the industry and tourism. Because of that, it is a good place for architects who earn $34.49 per one hour. The living cost index in this state is 102.1. 61,170 architects have chosen this state as their place for working and living–particularly in cities like Denver.
