Construction & Real Estate
Architect Salary
Architects design buildings balancing aesthetics, function, safety, and sustainability.
Median Salary
$82,840
Mean Salary
$93,200
Total Employed
125,500
Job Growth
+3%
Architect Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level architects earn around $52,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $85,000. Senior-level architects can earn $140,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$85,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$140,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for architects varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $50,000, while the top 10% earn $148,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $82,840 |
| 75th Percentile | $112,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,000 |
Architect Salary by State
Architect salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $140,828, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $68,757.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $140,828 | Details → |
| #2 California | $114,319 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $111,834 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $102,722 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $101,065 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $95,266 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $95,266 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $92,781 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $91,124 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $91,124 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $86,982 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $86,982 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $86,982 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $86,154 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $83,668 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $83,668 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $81,183 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $81,183 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $80,355 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $80,355 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $80,355 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $80,355 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $79,526 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $78,698 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $78,698 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $77,870 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $77,041 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $77,041 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $76,213 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $76,213 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $76,213 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $76,213 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $75,384 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $74,556 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $74,556 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $74,556 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $74,556 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $74,556 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $73,728 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $73,728 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $73,728 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $72,899 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $72,899 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $72,071 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $72,071 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $72,071 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $71,242 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $69,586 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $69,586 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $68,757 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Design buildings and structures
- ● Create architectural drawings
- ● Manage projects
- ● Ensure code compliance
- ● Coordinate with engineers
Top Skills
AutoCAD/Revit Building Design Building Codes 3D Modeling Project Management Sustainability
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 3% growth over the next decade