Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
14.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $121,910 ≈ $59/hr
Median annual salary $108,540
Employment 13,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $75,640P25 $85,990 Median $108,540P75 $152,430P90 $171,160
About 80% of architects, except landscape and navals in California earn between $75,640 and $171,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean architects, except landscape and naval salary in California is $121,910, about 14.7% above the U.S. average ($106,260). That works out to roughly $59/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,640 | $142,170 | 660 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,550 | $131,300 | 3,780 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,980 | $124,740 | 640 |
| Modesto, CA | $124,810 | $116,700 | 30 |
| Redding, CA | $120,060 | $118,650 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $120,040 | $123,640 | 1,280 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $111,070 | $116,030 | 100 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $107,300 | $115,070 | 150 |