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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Architects, Except Landscape and Naval against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-1011 |
| title | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval |
| onet code | 17-1011.00 |
| description | Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 111,140 |
| a mean | 103,390 |
| a median | 96,690 |
| a pct10 | 60,510 |
| a pct25 | 76,110 |
| a pct75 | 123,300 |
| a pct90 | 159,800 |
| h mean | 49 |
| h median | 46 |
The day-to-day work of a architects, except landscape and naval typically centers on develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Operations Analysis. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.86 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working architects, except landscape and naval, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (42.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 95% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $114,480 and lowest in New Mexico at $77,070 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Wyoming, Rhode Island, California, Alaska) average $107,930. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $114,480 | $118,270 | $79,510 | $164,580 | 1,340 |
| Wyoming | $107,040 | $113,860 | $70,150 | $201,560 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $106,950 | $98,440 | $62,240 | $122,540 | 410 |
| California | $105,840 | $123,130 | $65,660 | $181,110 | 13,880 |
| Alaska | $105,340 | $106,810 | $76,480 | $141,010 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $105,200 | $110,230 | $72,240 | $155,940 | 1,180 |
| South Dakota | $102,420 | $105,760 | $66,720 | $158,290 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $101,980 | $117,790 | $76,610 | $173,060 | 4,790 |
| Nevada | $101,720 | $107,430 | $60,860 | $151,440 | 500 |
| Georgia | $100,870 | $113,500 | $63,670 | $204,540 | 2,630 |
| Hawaii | $100,370 | $100,230 | $64,710 | $132,480 | 500 |
| Maryland | $99,210 | $107,480 | $61,780 | $167,340 | 1,870 |
| New York | $98,580 | $113,100 | $61,810 | $167,230 | 10,930 |
| New Hampshire | $97,990 | $94,110 | $63,290 | $121,820 | 350 |
| New Jersey | $97,980 | $106,320 | $62,090 | $162,320 | 2,430 |
| Missouri | $97,970 | $100,670 | $58,070 | $161,630 | 2,130 |
| Washington | $97,800 | $97,610 | $65,790 | $128,290 | 4,500 |
| Delaware | $97,570 | $95,510 | $64,060 | $126,990 | 130 |
| Arizona | $97,470 | $99,720 | $64,130 | $133,750 | 1,430 |
| Virginia | $97,140 | $103,490 | $62,600 | $157,230 | 2,740 |
| Ohio | $97,130 | $98,290 | $48,470 | $159,120 | 3,080 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,640 | $97,480 | $56,380 | $153,800 | 4,140 |
| Colorado | $95,620 | $103,140 | $62,760 | $161,990 | 4,010 |
| Minnesota | $95,380 | $100,090 | $60,530 | $138,900 | 2,430 |
| Alabama | $94,170 | $104,560 | $60,380 | $164,810 | 1,270 |
| Wisconsin | $93,310 | $93,420 | $60,620 | $126,520 | 1,330 |
| Kentucky | $93,230 | $95,130 | $59,500 | $129,440 | 640 |
| North Carolina | $87,990 | $96,700 | $60,750 | $140,700 | 2,920 |
| Iowa | $86,990 | $102,160 | $58,590 | $168,700 | 750 |
| West Virginia | $86,530 | $92,140 | $49,200 | $133,800 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $86,390 | $93,180 | $50,810 | $151,710 | 780 |
| Texas | $85,770 | $97,630 | $58,680 | $139,140 | 8,030 |
| Tennessee | $85,490 | $98,580 | $60,210 | $137,190 | 2,190 |
| Arkansas | $84,310 | $87,140 | $61,980 | $120,370 | 870 |
| South Carolina | $84,190 | $94,230 | $61,800 | $136,380 | 1,000 |
| Oregon | $83,870 | $92,760 | $60,100 | $126,230 | 2,130 |
| Florida | $83,720 | $94,650 | $59,230 | $142,750 | 5,500 |
| Oklahoma | $83,270 | $91,370 | $51,520 | $137,770 | 1,040 |
| Montana | $82,670 | $81,990 | $42,220 | $111,460 | 600 |
| Kansas | $82,660 | $91,860 | $56,150 | $129,170 | 980 |
| Idaho | $82,510 | $91,920 | $51,240 | $132,300 | 640 |
| Michigan | $82,170 | $91,440 | $56,010 | $134,050 | 2,940 |
| Utah | $81,710 | $90,310 | $47,610 | $144,380 | 1,300 |
| Vermont | $81,340 | $90,340 | $60,690 | $125,800 | 380 |
| Maine | $79,600 | $87,430 | $48,410 | $127,560 | 500 |
| Illinois | $79,320 | $90,980 | $58,560 | $128,530 | 5,580 |
| Mississippi | $79,040 | $99,210 | $48,660 | $158,690 | 430 |
| Indiana | $79,000 | $89,860 | $48,690 | $129,570 | 1,250 |
| North Dakota | $77,640 | $78,940 | $32,930 | $119,080 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $77,270 | $89,610 | $48,790 | $157,950 | 1,370 |
| New Mexico | $77,070 | $85,290 | $41,590 | $126,320 | 720 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for architects, except landscape and naval. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Architect or Building Architect frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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