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Architect salary in United States

How much does an Architect make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,662
Average $113,662
Low $60,431
High $213,779

The average salary for a architect is $113,662 per year in the United States. 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 26, 2026).

What Does an Architect Do?

Architects design plans for homes, offices and other types of structures. They can design buildings in both indoor and outdoor spaces, working on private projects or public jobs on behalf of government agencies. They’re tasked with translating the client’s ideas into a three-dimensional construction that will meet all of the project’s specifications. An architect’s plans include all elements of the building, including heating, venting and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical wiring, door and window placement, appliance placement and more. An architect’s responsibilities include:
  • Meeting with clients and assessing the project’s purpose, requirements, budget and other client needs.
  • Providing cost estimates, approximate timelines and services such as site selection and environmental impact studies to gauge the sustainability of the project.
  • Developing construction plans, which include scaled drawings and structure specifications using computer-aided design and drafting, building information modeling or hand drawings
  • Drafting construction documents and negotiating contracts
  • Creating construction drawings and renderings to illustrate the building design and construction process
  • Assisting clients as they collect construction bids and choose contractors
  • Visiting construction sites to make sure contractors are following the architectural plans accurately
Learn more about what an Architect does

Architect job openings in United States

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Facility Architect Assessor (A...
NYC Department of Design and Construction3.9out of 5 stars.
Queens, NY
$62,407 - $104,267 a year
Full-time
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rohadfox Corporation
 
$353,600per year
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Workday
 
$339,500per year
ByteDance
 
$312,520per year
Ohio State University Physicia...
 
$300,000per year
Capital One
 
$294,200per year
Open Systems Technologies, Inc...
 
$291,200per year

Highest paying cities for Architects near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $146,332 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $135,069 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $124,063 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $122,238 per year
  5. Dallas, TX
    $114,336 per year

Where can an Architect earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Architect get paid in United States?

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