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Building architect salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Building Architect make in the United States?

Average base salary

$97,229
Average $97,229
Low $66,591
High $141,962

The average salary for a building architect is $97,229 per year in the United States. 624 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Building Architect job openings in United States

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Senior Residential Architect
Landis Architects/Builders4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Building Architect in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Garrett Companies
 
$175,000per year
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HRU Technical Resources
 
$166,400per year
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University of California Los A...
 
$166,400per year
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EnTech Engineering, PC
 
$165,000per year
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ATHENA Consulting
 
$162,500per year
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The Midtown Group
 
$153,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Building Architects near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $119,705 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $108,339 per year
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $105,827 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $104,168 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $102,624 per year

Where can a Building Architect earn more?

Compare salaries for Building Architects in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Building Architect get paid in United States?

Architectural Intern

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Entry Level Architect

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Average $73,284 per year