Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Median pay: $99,280/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
• Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
• Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
• Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
• Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
• Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
• Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
What's the median pay for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
The median pay for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $99,280 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
Employment for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is projected to change +3.9% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
About 7,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.