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$114K/yr
Average Salary
5 years
Years of Education
+4%
Job Growth
124K+
Total Jobs
Plan and design buildings and other structures considering aesthetics and function.
$69K
Starting
$114K
Average
$160K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Professional Degree in Architecture
Typically 5 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Engineering
Required Degree
Professional Degree
Time in School
5 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+4%
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Pay range
$69K–$160K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+4%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
124K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 124K to 129K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS 'Architects, Except Landscape and Naval' (17-1011). Median $96,690; 4% growth. 123,600 jobs.