SOC 171011

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Excludes "Landscape Architects" (17-1012) and "Marine Engineers and Naval Architects" (17-2121).

National Median

$96,690

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$96,690

Entry Level (10th pct)

$60,510

Experienced (90th pct)

$159,800

Total Employed

111,140

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$60,510 - $76,110
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$76,110 - $123,300
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$123,300 - $159,800

Highest Paying Locations for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)

$141,530

+46.4% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$134,200

+38.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$125,950

+30.3% vs national

Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

$120,170

+24.3% vs national

Waco, TX

$119,340

+23.4% vs national

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)	$141,530	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$134,200	560
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$125,950	3,430
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$120,170	70
Waco, TX	$119,340	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$118,560	620
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$118,410	1,450
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$114,630	520
District of Columbia	$114,480	1,340
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$113,010	210
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$111,800	50
Ithaca, NY	$110,940	60
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area	$110,500	90
Winchester, VA-WV	$109,120	30
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$108,750	70
Glens Falls, NY	$108,220	30
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$107,660	30
Rapid City, SD	$107,240	40
Wyoming	$107,040	110
Rhode Island	$106,950	410
Anchorage, AK	$106,620	110
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$106,480	510
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$106,120	3,080
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$105,860	410
California	$105,840	13,880
Springfield, IL	$105,770	60
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$105,440	220
Alaska	$105,340	160
Connecticut	$105,200	1,180
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$105,180	110
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$104,630	450
Killeen-Temple, TX	$104,380	40
Savannah, GA	$104,330	90
Reno, NV	$103,770	130
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$103,510	400
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$103,340	40
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$102,930	70
South Dakota	$102,420	180
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$102,190	5,820
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$102,070	2,120
Worcester, MA	$101,980	170
Massachusetts	$101,980	4,790
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$101,980	40
Visalia, CA	$101,870	40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$101,750	4,160
Nevada	$101,720	500
Midland, TX	$101,190	40
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$101,140	160
New Haven, CT	$100,930	200
Georgia	$100,870	2,630

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?

The national median annual salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $96,690, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Architects, Except Landscape and Navals earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Architects, Except Landscape and Navals is North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous), with a median salary of $141,530.

How much can an experienced Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make?

Top-earning Architects, Except Landscape and Navals (90th percentile) make $159,800 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.