The salary statistics and trend of architects (except naval) in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare architects (except naval) salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,860 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $132,140 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for architects (except naval) in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) architects (except naval) is $132,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,860. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent architects (except naval) is $53,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of architects (except naval) in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,860 | 3.65% | 6.54% |
| 2016 | $75,980 | 5.54% | - |
| 2015 | $71,770 | 3.34% | - |
| 2014 | $69,370 | -0.68% | - |
| 2013 | $69,840 | -5.53% | - |
| 2012 | $73,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of architects (except naval) in twelve industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of architects (except naval) in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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