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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Median Salary
93,310
Job Outlook
+8%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

71%

Self-employed

22%

State and local government

3%

Private not for profit

2%

Federal Government

2%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of architects is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 8,500 openings for architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$46,840

10%

$93,310

Median

$106,780

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    42%

  • Master's degree

    23%

  • First professional degree

    23%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Architecture
  • Environmental Design/Architecture
  • Architectural History and Criticism, General
  • Architectural Design

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Design
  • Building and Construction
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.