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Architect in training salary

Average architect in training salary

$71,111

$34.19 hourly rate

Entry-level architect in training salary
$36,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Architect In Training Salaries

The average salary of an Architect In Training is $71,111 annually. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location, level of experience, and the nature of employment in different sectors. For example, architects working in urban areas may earn more due to higher living costs and demand for skilled professionals.

Experience level also plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level positions generally offer lower salaries, while those with more experience can command higher wages. Additionally, many firms provide benefits and bonuses that can significantly enhance overall compensation.

Salary Estimates by State

In states like California and New York, salaries for Architects In Training tend to be higher than the national average, reflecting the demand for architectural services in these regions. Conversely, states with lower living costs may offer lower salaries but can still provide competitive opportunities for career growth.

Overall, pursuing a career as an Architect In Training not only offers a chance to build essential skills but also presents a pathway to a rewarding and lucrative profession in architecture.

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Pluralsight$139,457
Lockheed Martin$82,469

Architect in training salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level architect in training$64,300$30.90
Mid-level architect in training$71,800$34.52
Senior-level architect in training$79,300$38.13

Architect in training salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for an architect in training typically falls between $57,734 and $71,111.
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$71,111yearly
glassdoor[1]
$63,073yearly
Salary.com[2]
$57,734yearly

Average architect in training salary by state

The highest-paying states for architects in training are California, Rhode Island, and Minnesota. The lowest average architect in training salary states are Kansas, Florida, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for architects in training

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Texas$82,955$39.88
2Minnesota$84,019$40.39
3Georgia$78,742$37.86
4New Hampshire$81,423$39.15
5Wyoming$74,168$35.66
6Rhode Island$85,225$40.97
7Michigan$77,626$37.32
8Missouri$75,961$36.52
9District of Columbia$83,307$40.05
10New Jersey$78,590$37.78
11Arizona$75,687$36.39
12California$97,188$46.73
13Maine$74,039$35.60
14Wisconsin$77,063$37.05
15Colorado$76,869$36.96
16New York$79,714$38.32
17Ohio$72,722$34.96
18New Mexico$73,667$35.42
19North Dakota$67,608$32.50
20Pennsylvania$71,787$34.51
21Mississippi$70,593$33.94
22Nevada$72,654$34.93
23Oregon$78,070$37.53
24Maryland$71,998$34.61
25Massachusetts$76,443$36.75
26Alaska$74,738$35.93
27West Virginia$69,886$33.60
28Louisiana$69,080$33.21
29Connecticut$69,914$33.61
30South Carolina$71,519$34.38
31North Carolina$66,392$31.92
32Tennessee$68,857$33.10
33Washington$68,554$32.96
34Hawaii$79,269$38.11
35South Dakota$68,320$32.85
36Virginia$71,683$34.46
37Utah$69,693$33.51
38Vermont$71,084$34.17
39Montana$62,475$30.04
40Illinois$62,927$30.25
41Alabama$64,226$30.88
42Nebraska$64,640$31.08
43Kentucky$62,495$30.05
44Indiana$63,875$30.71
45Arkansas$54,000$25.96
46Delaware$64,794$31.15
47Florida$62,032$29.82
48Kansas$62,239$29.92
49Oklahoma$57,126$27.46
50Idaho$52,583$25.28
51Iowa$53,761$25.85

Highest paying cities for architects in training

The highest-paying cities for architects in training are San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX, and Denver, CO.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$102,360$49.21
2Austin, TX$83,077$39.94
3Denver, CO$76,704$36.88
4Phoenix, AZ$75,883$36.48
5Salt Lake City, UT$69,369$33.35
6Yakima, WA$68,169$32.77
7Bozeman, MT$62,981$30.28
8Wichita, KS$62,880$30.23
9Orlando, FL$62,148$29.88
10San Juan, PR$56,875$27.34
11Little Rock, AR$54,131$26.02

Architect in training salary details

An architect in training's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $139,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average architect in training salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an architect in training's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$139,000$11,583$67
75th Percentile$101,000$8,417$49
Average$71,111$5,926$34
25th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24
10th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17

Highest paying architect in training jobs

The highest paying types of architects in training are principal, architectural firm, senior architect/design manager, and integration architect.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Job Captain$71,047$5,921$34.1660,149
Integration Architect$109,630$9,136$52.7189,611
Technology Architect$108,837$9,070$52.33131,229
Project Architect$76,812$6,401$36.9382,192
Design Architect$89,139$7,428$42.86111,505
Staff Architect$74,065$6,172$35.61144,134

Which companies pay architects in training the most?

Architect in training salaries at Pluralsight and Amazon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average architect in training salary at companies like O-I Glass and Lockheed Martin are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pluralsight$139,457$67.05
2Amazon$100,989$48.55
3O-I Glass$86,766$41.71
4Lockheed Martin$82,469$39.65

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$71,000$69,200$67,400$65,600$63,800$62,000
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Architect in training salary trends

The average architect in training salary has risen by $7,758 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average architect in training earned $63,353 annually, but today, they earn $71,111 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for architects in training over the last decade.

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Average architect in training salary over time

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Architect in training salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$71,100$34.19+1.9%
2024$69,800$33.54+1.7%
2023$68,600$32.97+1.1%
2022$67,800$32.59+2.0%
2021$66,500$31.95+1.1%

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University of VermontTechnology Innovation Architect and TrainerBurlington, VT09/11/2024$41,740

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