Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Ohio
$103,000 / year
≈ $8,600 per month · $49.52 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $98,500
25th percentile
$66,500Average
$103,00075th percentile
$127,000
$66,500Average
$103,00075th percentile
$127,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by state
Alabama$114,000
Alaska$112,000
Arizona$109,500
Arkansas$87,000
California$126,000
Colorado$114,000
Connecticut$113,500
Delaware$112,000
District of Columbia$118,000
Florida$103,500
Georgia$118,500
Hawaii$100,000
Idaho$99,500
Illinois$96,000
Indiana$111,500
Iowa$108,000
Kansas$97,500
Kentucky$101,000
Louisiana$95,500
Maine$89,500
Maryland$124,000
Massachusetts$123,500
Michigan$97,000
Minnesota$106,000
Mississippi$106,500
Missouri$106,000
Montana$102,500
Nebraska$100,000
Nevada$114,000
New Hampshire$101,500
New Jersey$122,500
New Mexico$84,500
New York$116,000
North Carolina$108,000
North Dakota$105,500
Ohio$103,000
Oklahoma$110,500
Oregon$104,500
Pennsylvania$102,000
Rhode Island$114,000
South Carolina$107,500
South Dakota$109,000
Tennessee$102,500
Texas$102,500
Utah$107,000
Vermont$91,500
Virginia$109,500
Washington$104,500
West Virginia$101,000
Wisconsin$105,500
Wyoming$123,000
About this role
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Architects, Except Landscape and Navals do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
- Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
- Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Operations Analysis Critical Thinking Writing Active Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay by experience level
Entry level$64,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$80,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$103,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$131,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$167,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,800
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
94,960 workers
$109,000Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
92,180 workers
$108,500Construction of Buildings
3,820 workers
$107,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
3,430 workers
$123,500Residential Building Construction
2,240 workers
$104,000Specialized Design Services
1,710 workers
$111,000Nonresidential Building Construction
1,580 workers
$111,500Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
1,570 workers
$124,000Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,120 workers
$129,500Management of Companies and Enterprises
840 workers
$138,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pays 2% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Agricultural Engineer$112,000
Civil Engineer$112,500
Environmental Engineer$117,000
Automotive Engineer$117,500
Materials Engineer$124,500
Careers related to Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Landscape Architect$92,000
Interior Designer$77,000
Construction Manager$129,000
Civil Engineer$112,500
Energy Auditor$80,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make?
The average base salary for a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the United States is $110,000 per year, or about $52.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $80,500 and $131,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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