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Architect Salary

Architects plan and design buildings, houses, and other structures, creating drawings and specifications and managing construction projects.

Median: $82,840 Growth: 3% BLS Data

Architect Salary Range

Entry Level

$52,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$82,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$120,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $50,650

25th Percentile $63,420

Median (50th) $82,840

75th Percentile $108,940

90th Percentile $140,000

Top Paying States for Architects

1 New York

$105,000

2 Massachusetts

$100,000

3 California

$98,000

4 Alaska

$96,000

5 Connecticut

$94,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+3%

Stable

Education

Bachelor's of Architecture (5-year program) and state license

How Much Do Architects Make?

The median annual salary for a architect in the United States is $82,840 as of 2026. This means half of architects earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $52,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $82,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $120,000

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Hourly Equivalent

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$39/hr

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What Can a Architect Afford?

Based on median salary of $82,840

Max Rent $2,049/mo

Max Car Payment $819/mo

Monthly Savings $1,029/mo

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