SOC 17-1011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $96,699 per year ($46.49/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $76,107 and $123,302 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $159,806 per year. There are approximately 111,140 architects, except landscape and naval employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $29.09 | $60,507 |
| P25 | $36.59 | $76,107 |
| P50MEDIAN | $46.49 | $96,699 |
| P75 | $59.28 | $123,302 |
| P90 | $76.83 | $159,806 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $96,699 per year ($46.49/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $76,107 and $123,302 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is $159,806 per year ($76.83/hr). The 75th percentile is $123,302 per year.
Entry-level Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (10th percentile) earn approximately $60,507 per year ($29.09/hr). The 25th percentile is $76,107 per year.
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