How much money would a architect make a year?

Answer 1

The salary ranges vary greatly, even for entry-level positions. A written reference source is the Occupational Outlook Handbook. It lists all kinds of information you would need to know (including the salary), of just about any occupation you can think of. (see related link to this)

Answer 2

It will depend where the technologist works, what company he/she works for and what his job entails. In cases of private practice technologists generally use the same scale as that of registered architects, that being 7.5% of the total contract sum, divided into 5 stages. for more information on private practice see the SACAP web site for a full description.

Answer 3

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Pay for an ArchitectI am an intern architect in the Midwest. I have also worked on the west coast. I know what many of my peers in different locations make. Once you leave an accredited 5-7 year school, your title will be "intern architect" until you finish your IDP training (which takes at least 3 years) and finish your ARE exams (another year, at least). After that, you can be classified as architect. Out of school, most interns make about 32-42, depending on geog. location. If you can find north of 36k fresh out of school anywhere, you're doing pretty well compared to your peers. 2-3 years w/o license = 40-45k. 4-6 yrs w/ license = 45-52k. This is essentially the peak until you are a consummate prof. at an established firm (10+ yrs exp w/ full command of architecture (not easy)). When at that level, 55-70k may be expected. Of course, owners of large firms often make north of 6 figures, but these people are seasoned professionals and account for less than 2% of the career.

• Add about 10k to all salary figures if located in coastal CA or NYC.

This should clear things up:

The 2005 Compensation Report compiled by the AIA (American Institute of Architects) gives these figures for the national medians:

Entry-level intern - 34,000

Second-year intern - 35,900

Third-year intern - 39,700

Architect/designer I - 41,600

Architect/designer II - 50,000

Architect/designer III - 58,000

Senior architect/designer - 68,900

Project manager - 68,900

Department head/senior manager - 85,600

This is the most comprehensive and industry specific study out there. In my personal experience, I find these numbers to be very accurate as a median. Of course, some do make more, and some do make less.

AnswerThe average salary for an Architect in the United States is $47K (from SalaryList.com), it does not consider experience location though. But you can look in details of those 17000 architect jobs salary listed there AnswerThe median expected salary for a typical Architect in the United States is $56,637. AnswerThe above answer from the intern from the Midwest was laughable. I do not know ANY architect who would work for that. See list of current salaries. The base pay upon registration is about 75k and 80's - 90's is not uncommon. If you hold the title "designer" in a firm the pay is around 140k. I have 7 years experience and am about to sit for the ARE and make quite a bit more than the poster claims that a licensed Architect makes, I know draftsmen that make that. See the April 2007 issue of Architect magazine for current salaries, also here is a link to another source

http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=licensed+architect&l1=Dallas,+TX

I also found the salaries listed in Architect magazine to be very accurate with what I have experienced (April 2007 issue). Please also understand that a firm is going to pay for experience - NOT your degree. Many interns are shocked when they get out of school at how little they actually know. Remember a degree is a beginning and certifies one as an independent learner in said subject - not an expert. Most of the valuable information and knowledge you will acquire in this Profession will be working at a firm and be exposed to a large variety of building types, hence, different conditions, materials and applicable codes. Architect Magazine lists the salary for an Intern Architect (not registered) with 5 years experience ranging from $48,138 - $58, 164; A Registered Architect with 15 year experience $72,678 - $96,928 - it also lists the typical benefits as full health, dental , contributing 401k, etc. These figures are based on a nationwide survey of firms.

AnswerLike other professionals who are the very top performers in their field, they can charge almost anything for their services and someone with more money than good since will pay it. Several million dollars a year would not be unheard of.

According to the 2006-2007 Occupation Outlook Handbook published by the US Department of Labor, the median salary of architects was $62,960 with the middle 50% earning between $46,690 and $79,770. This was slightly above Accountants (median income $50,770), college professors (median income $51,800) and on par with most branches of engineering (median income of roughly $60K).

Intern architects typically earn between $35k to 58k depending on experience prior to licensure. Architects that have completed the internship period can expect an average starting salary of between $51,709 and $64,519. For 10 years' experience, the base compensation level increases significantly to an average range of $62,608-$79,919; that range reaches $72,678-$96,928 for architects with 15 years' experience.

Senior architects and partners typically have earnings that exceed $100K annually. It is not unusual for an officer or equity partner to earn a base salary of $235,000, with a bonus of $200,000. Due to the major stake in ownership that equity partners may have, they can earn incomes approaching, and occasionally surpassing, seven figures

AnswerYes, that is true, but again, depending on the part of the country and if one is practicing in a speciality - they can expect to earn more. Also because something is listed as salary does not mean that there are not those who earn more than that. Most firms pay for experience whether one is licensed or not, the license is good to strive for as a personal goal but does not help a large firm since they do not need you to seal the plans. Also, regarding the Intern Salaries, yes, $58k is for an intern with 3 years experience in a major market someone who is still an "intern" not licensed can make considerable more and approaching a Licensed Architect's wage (and in a few cases more) if they have the requisite years of experience, especially in production. It is easy to find "people" - but hard to find good people with production experience. Also: Completed Internship means "More than 3 years experience." And not necessarily licensed. as employee in Germany (Dipl.-Ing. = M.Arch.): 1st year 1800-2400 EURO / month (pre-tax) 2nd year 2000-2600 EURO / month (pre-tax) Answeractually, what the original poster isn't that far off. I'm also in Texas with about 7 years experience and I'm not even at the 50k mark. if i get licensed i HIGHLY doubt I'll get 20k-30k pay upgrade, but this is coming from the fact that i work in a small firm. maybe the person who posted the dallas, tx. salary is working at a big firm??????????? either way i think in general this profession is underpaid for all the stress and education it entails.

Answer

Yes, not for their part of the country but for Dallas it is WAY OFF.

You are right-you probably will not get a substantial raise because you have not checked the current market value in your area. I am the one who posted the Texas info and that is for an 80 person firm. I have found that you make what you think you are worth. Unfortunately, there are some who throw out a low-ball figures so they will get the job, incorrectly thinking: "...they will see how good you work and offer me more money." It simply does not work that way. You have to know what you are worth and the going rates in your area. If you agree to work for under 50k (lower than standard wage) the employer is not going to try and talk you out of it. The average salary, according to Architect magazine, for interns right out of school is 45k and Dallas pays higher than many places. You have to know what you are worth before you accept a position. Architect magazine said the avergae pay, not licensed, in the southwest, 8 year of experience is 58k+. You are right, licensing does not make a substantial difference but the base for a licensed Architec in Dallas is 70k. I have a friend not licensed who is a PM at a medium sized firm making 92k. And yes, once people become licensed they typicall go to another firm to get a substantial raise, since, obviously one's skills did not improve vastly over night upon notice of licensure. Again check out the April 2007 issue of Architect magazine (and that info is TWO YEARS OLD!!).

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These days, if an architect has a job, that's a feat in itself. If any firm in any metro area posted a help wanted ad asking for 5 year experienced architect, literally hundreds of well-qualified candidates will show - all willing to work for 50k. Talk to any firm manager and ask him/her about how many resumes they get - mine's getting over 10 per day.

Architecture has been hit very hard by this recession/depression, and anyone (that isn't delusional) looking for a job right now isn't going to get one if they have unrealistic expectations about salary. You take what they give you, you work your b*tt off, and you hope you can bargain for a good raise when business is better. I wish we architects had it easier, but we don't - if you're needing big money, you should look for another profession.

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What you are saying, regarding this economy is very true. It is currently a tough market. I should have clarified, I mean in an economy where firms are hiring - those are the going rates and, of course, when firsm start hiring again they will be offering lower wages-no doubt until the economy rebounds-no doubt about that.

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Answer 4

Architects' annual salaries can vary widely based on factors such as experience, location, firm size, and specialization. On average, entry-level architects might earn around $50,000 to $60,000 per year. With more experience and expertise, mid-level architects can earn between $70,000 to $100,000 annually. Senior architects and those in leadership roles can earn over $100,000, with top-tier professionals in prestigious firms potentially exceeding $150,000 per year. Keep in mind that these figures are approximate and can differ based on individual circumstances.

Answer 5

It depends on how many projects the architect can do.

Answer 6

40,000-150,000