Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$96,690
↑ 31.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.8% since 2011 ($73,340 → $96,690)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $96,690
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,690 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $93,310 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | $82,840 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $80,180 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | $82,320 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $80,750 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $79,380 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $78,470 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $76,930 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $76,100 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $74,520 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | $74,110 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $73,090 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | $73,340 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.