Salary data · BLS OEWS 2025
Solutions Architect Salary in the US
A Solutions Architect earns a national median of $116,580 per year. Here is how pay breaks down across US metro areas.
In Brief
Solutions Architect (BLS occupation 15-1299) earns a national median of $116,580 and a mean of $122,230 per year as of 2025. The highest-paying metro is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara at $184,430. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
National pay
Top-paying US metro areas
Ranked by median annual wage · BLS OEWS 2025
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About this data
All wages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, mapped to occupation code 15-1299 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects). Figures are gross annual wages before tax and reflect employees only — self-employed and freelance earnings are not included.
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How much does a Solutions Architect earn in the US?▼
The national median wage for a Solutions Architect is $116,580 per year (mean $122,230), per the BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for 2025.
Which US cities pay Solutions Architects the most?▼
The top-paying metro areas are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($184,430), San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley ($161,700), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($160,520).
Where does this Solutions Architect salary data come from?▼
All figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, occupation code 15-1299. Wages are gross annual, before tax.
Is Solutions Architect a well-paid career?▼
At a median of $116,580/year, Solutions Architect pay sits above the US median for all occupations. Pay varies widely by metro — see the city table above.