Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for architects, except landscape and navals across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$121,910
- Maryland$119,770
- Massachusetts$119,100
- Wyoming$118,920
- New Jersey$118,250
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$81,770
- Arkansas$83,980
- Maine$86,550
- Vermont$88,410
- Louisiana$92,460
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $121,910 | $108,540 | $59 | +14.7% | 13,270 |
| 2 | Maryland | $119,770 | $114,550 | $58 | +12.7% | 1,800 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $119,100 | $117,330 | $57 | +12.1% | 4,590 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $118,920 | $120,580 | $57 | +11.9% | 130 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $118,250 | $99,800 | $57 | +11.3% | 2,390 |
| 6 | Georgia | $114,600 | $100,420 | $55 | +7.8% | 2,440 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $113,890 | $102,040 | $55 | +7.2% | 1,700 |
| 8 | New York | $111,890 | $99,280 | $54 | +5.3% | 10,360 |
| 9 | Colorado | $110,290 | $102,400 | $53 | +3.8% | 3,290 |
| 10 | Nevada | $110,250 | $101,570 | $53 | +3.8% | 530 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $110,140 | $105,160 | $53 | +3.7% | 550 |
| 12 | Alabama | $110,110 | $95,990 | $53 | +3.6% | 990 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $109,710 | $103,540 | $53 | +3.2% | 1,200 |
| 14 | Delaware | $108,290 | $97,030 | $52 | +1.9% | 120 |
| 15 | Alaska | $108,080 | $108,730 | $52 | +1.7% | 210 |
| 16 | Indiana | $107,810 | $96,060 | $52 | +1.5% | 1,430 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $106,770 | $100,350 | $51 | +0.5% | 910 |
| 18 | Virginia | $105,970 | $97,680 | $51 | -0.3% | 2,130 |
| 19 | Arizona | $105,840 | $102,000 | $51 | -0.4% | 1,550 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $105,360 | $102,500 | $51 | -0.8% | 180 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $104,270 | $95,700 | $50 | -1.9% | 2,980 |
| 22 | Iowa | $104,150 | $96,810 | $50 | -2% | 650 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $103,670 | $101,550 | $50 | -2.4% | 1,030 |
| 24 | Utah | $103,260 | $95,590 | $50 | -2.8% | 1,520 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $102,820 | $80,870 | $49 | -3.2% | 330 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $102,620 | $99,940 | $49 | -3.4% | 2,340 |
| 27 | Missouri | $102,460 | $98,490 | $49 | -3.6% | 2,150 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $102,000 | $98,510 | $49 | -4% | 1,230 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $101,930 | $97,110 | $49 | -4.1% | 290 |
| 30 | Oregon | $100,940 | $98,800 | $49 | -5% | 2,050 |
| 31 | Washington | $100,740 | $100,190 | $48 | -5.2% | 3,720 |
| 32 | Florida | $100,170 | $96,240 | $48 | -5.7% | 5,580 |
| 33 | Ohio | $99,370 | $94,960 | $48 | -6.5% | 3,480 |
| 34 | Montana | $99,110 | $97,290 | $48 | -6.7% | 550 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $98,970 | $94,030 | $48 | -6.9% | 2,570 |
| 36 | Texas | $98,910 | $94,490 | $48 | -6.9% | 7,820 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $98,700 | $97,030 | $47 | -7.1% | 3,760 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $98,040 | $101,100 | $47 | -7.7% | 250 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $97,670 | $97,680 | $47 | -8.1% | 630 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $97,480 | $96,470 | $47 | -8.3% | 80 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $96,790 | $102,340 | $47 | -8.9% | 600 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $96,580 | $91,530 | $46 | -9.1% | 620 |
| 43 | Idaho | $96,010 | $93,710 | $46 | -9.6% | 850 |
| 44 | Kansas | $94,030 | $85,490 | $45 | -11.5% | 840 |
| 45 | Michigan | $93,870 | $88,430 | $45 | -11.7% | 2,630 |
| 46 | Illinois | $92,840 | $81,780 | $45 | -12.6% | 5,130 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $92,460 | $79,580 | $44 | -13% | 1,200 |
| 48 | Vermont | $88,410 | $82,400 | $43 | -16.8% | 320 |
| 49 | Maine | $86,550 | $78,600 | $42 | -18.5% | 500 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $83,980 | $78,190 | $40 | -21% | 720 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $81,770 | $77,720 | $39 | -23% | 600 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 273 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,640 | $142,170 | 660 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,550 | $131,300 | 3,780 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,980 | $124,740 | 640 |
| 4 | Modesto, CA | $124,810 | $116,700 | 30 |
| 5 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $120,620 | $116,840 | 50 |
| 6 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $120,540 | $118,450 | 90 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town, MA | $120,460 | $123,020 | 180 |
| 8 | Redding, CA | $120,060 | $118,650 | 60 |
| 9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,040 | $123,640 | 1,280 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $119,120 | $118,960 | 3,930 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing architects, except landscape and navals (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sector 51 - Information | $190,710 | $197,390 | 120 |
| 2 | Publishing Industries | $185,060 | $183,750 | — |
| 3 | Software Publishers | $185,060 | $183,750 | — |
| 4 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $165,430 | $160,300 | 110 |
| 5 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $165,430 | $160,300 | 110 |
| 6 | Insurance Carriers | $164,610 | $161,320 | 40 |
| 7 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $163,730 | $159,350 | 40 |
| 8 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $159,890 | $149,800 | 80 |
| 9 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $155,890 | $143,190 | 40 |
| 10 | Temporary Help Services | $152,170 | $146,750 | 340 |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $151,300 | $155,060 | 120 |
| 12 | Hospitals | $150,830 | $154,690 | 130 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do architects, except landscape and naval make in the U.S.?
The median architects, except landscape and naval salary in the United States is $99,280 per year (mean $106,260), and about 80% earn between $62,300 and $161,420.
How much do architects, except landscape and naval make per hour?
Roughly $51 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $106,260 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays architects, except landscape and naval the most?
California has the highest average pay for architects, except landscape and naval at $121,910 per year (median $108,540).
What is the job outlook for architects, except landscape and naval?
Employment is projected to change +3.9% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 7,800 openings per year.
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