How Much Money Does an Architect Make?

How much money does an architect make? 

Architects earn a mean annual salary of $89,470, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That equates to $43.01/hour.  

These numbers do not include overtime, per diem or other incentives that can increase earnings and benefits.  

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest 10% of architects earned more than $136,310 annually.  

Architects design new buildings and create the plans used to construct them. To learn more about architecture, check out our architect career page.