Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for architects, except landscape and naval in the U.S. is $99,280 ($47.73 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $99,280
- Mean annual wage
- $106,260
- Median hourly wage
- $47.73
- Employment
- 106,770
106,770 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,300 | $29.95 |
| 25th percentile | $77,960 | $37.48 |
| Median (50th) | $99,280 | $47.73 |
| 75th percentile | $126,550 | $60.84 |
| 90th percentile | $161,420 | $77.61 |
Highest-paying states for architects, except landscape and naval
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $120,580 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $117,330 | 4,590 |
| Maryland | $114,550 | 1,800 |
| Alaska | $108,730 | 210 |
| California | $108,540 | 13,270 |
| Rhode Island | $105,160 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $103,540 | 1,200 |
| South Dakota | $102,500 | 180 |
| Colorado | $102,400 | 3,290 |
| Hawaii | $102,340 | 600 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $77,720 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $78,190 median annual wage
- Maine: $78,600 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $79,580 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $80,870 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Typical tasks
- Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.
- Administer construction contracts.
- Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
- Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.
- Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
- Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 4.5% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 44.4% |
| Master's degree | 37.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 9.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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