Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval earn a median $99,280 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$99,280
$47.73 per hour
Range
$62,300 – $161,420
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
106,770
across the U.S.
▲2.7%
Pay trend: The median for architects, except landscape and naval in the U.S. rose from $96,690 (May 2024) to $99,280 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What architects, except landscape and naval do
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,900
- Self-employed
- 14%
Employment of architects, except landscape and naval is projected to grow 4.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,673
per year · effective tax rate 20.8%
$6,556Monthly
$3,278Twice a month
$3,026Every 2 weeks
$37.82Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,012
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,155
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,440
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,673
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,300 | $29.95 | $52,238 |
| 25th percentile | $77,960 | $37.48 | $63,675 |
| Median (50th) | $99,280 | $47.73 | $78,673 |
| 75th percentile | $126,550 | $60.84 | $97,763 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $161,420 | $77.61 | $121,597 |
Best cities for architects, except landscape and naval (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $119,120 | $86,895 | $80,261 | 3,930 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $97,590 | $77,485 | $78,562 | 2,360 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $126,550 | $88,578 | $76,616 | 3,780 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $93,840 | $74,846 | $72,603 | 2,580 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $100,610 | $79,609 | $71,634 | 2,970 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $102,080 | $74,935 | $68,821 | 3,020 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $104,170 | $75,301 | $66,306 | 4,870 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $99,710 | $74,133 | $65,859 | 10,240 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $81,790 | $62,465 | $60,298 | 4,460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $126,550
- Boston, MA — $119,120
- Los Angeles, CA — $104,170
- Washington, DC — $102,080
- Seattle, WA — $100,610
- New York, NY — $99,710
- Houston, TX — $97,590
- Dallas, TX — $93,840
- Chicago, IL — $81,790
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $120,580 | +12.6% | $93,658 | $74,890 – $179,070 | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $117,330 | +15.1% | $85,725 | $82,920 – $163,060 | 4,590 |
| Maryland | $114,550 | +15.5% | $84,318 | $68,320 – $182,370 | 1,800 |
| Alaska | $108,730 | +3.2% | $85,322 | $60,980 – $143,340 | 210 |
| California | $108,540 | +2.6% | $77,912 | $75,640 – $171,160 | 13,270 |
| Rhode Island | $105,160 | −1.7% | $79,417 | $65,270 – $135,170 | 550 |
| Connecticut | $103,540 | −1.6% | $77,551 | $75,440 – $152,020 | 1,200 |
| South Dakota | $102,500 | +0.1% | $80,939 | $61,350 – $162,160 | 180 |
| Colorado | $102,400 | +7.1% | $77,071 | $67,990 – $170,040 | 3,290 |
| Hawaii | $102,340 | +2.0% | $74,578 | $61,080 – $128,680 | 600 |
| District of Columbia | $102,040 | −10.9% | $74,910 | $75,900 – $163,440 | 1,700 |
| Arizona | $102,000 | +4.6% | $78,246 | $68,260 – $138,170 | 1,550 |
| Nevada | $101,570 | −0.1% | $80,284 | $64,590 – $161,080 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $101,550 | +20.6% | $75,335 | $62,010 – $162,240 | 1,030 |
| New Hampshire | $101,100 | +3.2% | $79,954 | $63,200 – $133,970 | 250 |
| Georgia | $100,420 | −0.4% | $74,886 | $65,820 – $184,870 | 2,440 |
| Oklahoma | $100,350 | +20.5% | $75,456 | $55,040 – $165,790 | 910 |
| Washington | $100,190 | +2.4% | $79,314 | $70,020 – $130,380 | 3,720 |
| Minnesota | $99,940 | +4.8% | $73,865 | $59,500 – $138,690 | 2,340 |
| New Jersey | $99,800 | +1.9% | $74,872 | $72,870 – $207,650 | 2,390 |
| New York | $99,280 | +0.7% | $73,856 | $63,920 – $165,660 | 10,360 |
| Oregon | $98,800 | +17.8% | $70,520 | $68,820 – $129,880 | 2,050 |
| Wisconsin | $98,510 | +5.6% | $74,291 | $66,710 – $143,330 | 1,230 |
| Missouri | $98,490 | +0.5% | $74,426 | $60,190 – $153,860 | 2,150 |
| Kentucky | $97,680 | +4.8% | $74,247 | $60,980 – $130,490 | 630 |
| Virginia | $97,680 | +0.6% | $72,745 | $65,910 – $164,190 | 2,130 |
| Montana | $97,290 | +17.7% | $73,138 | $61,500 – $139,640 | 550 |
| North Dakota | $97,110 | +25.1% | $76,512 | $75,000 – $137,140 | 290 |
| Delaware | $97,030 | −0.6% | $72,028 | $76,780 – $146,490 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,030 | +1.5% | $74,112 | $61,690 – $149,950 | 3,760 |
| Iowa | $96,810 | +11.3% | $73,909 | $60,760 – $153,330 | 650 |
| West Virginia | $96,470 | +11.5% | $72,982 | $66,240 – $137,190 | 80 |
| Florida | $96,240 | +15.0% | $76,535 | $59,990 – $138,230 | 5,580 |
| Indiana | $96,060 | +21.6% | $73,604 | $50,790 – $221,430 | 1,430 |
| Alabama | $95,990 | +1.9% | $71,824 | $62,980 – $174,870 | 990 |
| North Carolina | $95,700 | +8.8% | $72,845 | $64,730 – $164,270 | 2,980 |
| Utah | $95,590 | +17.0% | $72,742 | $53,250 – $155,980 | 1,520 |
| Ohio | $94,960 | −2.2% | $73,805 | $59,550 – $163,590 | 3,480 |
| Texas | $94,490 | +10.2% | $75,304 | $60,730 – $142,130 | 7,820 |
| Tennessee | $94,030 | +10.0% | $74,980 | $62,930 – $146,290 | 2,570 |
| Idaho | $93,710 | +13.6% | $70,897 | $51,790 – $152,460 | 850 |
| Nebraska | $91,530 | +5.9% | $69,936 | $48,790 – $167,680 | 620 |
| Michigan | $88,430 | +7.6% | $67,533 | $59,850 – $135,520 | 2,630 |
| Kansas | $85,490 | +3.4% | $65,002 | $61,100 – $131,600 | 840 |
| Vermont | $82,400 | +1.3% | $63,820 | $56,990 – $121,530 | 320 |
| Illinois | $81,780 | +3.1% | $62,459 | $59,890 – $130,670 | 5,130 |
| Mississippi | $80,870 | +2.3% | $63,219 | $53,860 – $163,970 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $79,580 | +3.0% | $62,813 | $51,720 – $154,590 | 1,200 |
| Maine | $78,600 | −1.3% | $60,001 | $51,920 – $123,790 | 500 |
| Arkansas | $78,190 | −7.3% | $61,000 | $59,230 – $117,630 | 720 |
| New Mexico | $77,720 | +0.8% | $61,019 | $47,840 – $120,090 | 600 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Architect | $79,870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $81,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Surveyor | $75,440 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $98,590 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,440 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $106,220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $109,370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a architects, except landscape and naval make?
The national median salary for architects, except landscape and naval is $99,280 a year ($47.73 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,300 and the top 10% earn over $161,420. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays architects, except landscape and naval the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $120,580. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many architects, except landscape and naval are there in the U.S.?
About 106,770 people work as architects, except landscape and naval nationwide.