Director of Architecture
Architecture
$155K
median
$118K
25th %ile
$155K
median
$260K
90th %ile
▲ 4% YoY growth
🏛️ Architecture Industry
Architecture Salary Guide 2026
Licensed architect, project architect, interior designer, and urban planner salaries. Based on BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B disclosure data — updated quarterly.
7
job titles tracked
$99K
avg median salary
$155K
top role median
Architecture salaries — all roles
Project Architect
Architecture
$105K
median
$78K
25th %ile
$105K
median
$178K
90th %ile
▲ 4.5% YoY growth
Architect
Architecture
$95K
median
$72K
25th %ile
$95K
median
$168K
90th %ile
▲ 4% YoY growth
BIM Manager
Architecture
$95K
median
$72K
25th %ile
$95K
median
$160K
90th %ile
▲ 8.5% YoY growth
Urban Designer
Architecture
$88K
median
$65K
25th %ile
$88K
median
$155K
90th %ile
▲ 4.5% YoY growth
Landscape Architect
Architecture
$78K
median
$58K
25th %ile
$78K
median
$140K
90th %ile
▲ 4.2% YoY growth
Interior Architect
Architecture
$75K
median
$55K
25th %ile
$75K
median
$138K
90th %ile
▲ 3.8% YoY growth
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