The salary statistics of architects (except naval) in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare architects (except naval) salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,040 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $132,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for architects (except naval) in the industry sector of manufacturing. 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 $132,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid architects (except naval) is $48,040.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of architects (except naval) in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $69,940 | 1.49% | 3.15% |
| 2017 | $68,900 | 9.90% | - |
| 2016 | $62,080 | 2.35% | - |
| 2015 | $60,620 | -0.45% | - |
| 2014 | $60,890 | -15.47% | - |
| 2013 | $70,310 | 3.66% | - |
| 2012 | $67,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of architects (except naval) in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed architects (except naval) salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing | |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].