What are the main factors that influence an Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Architect's salary?

An Architect's salary grows with experience: an Architect I (0-2 years)earns $64,067, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $77,799, an Architect (4-7 years)earns $95,813, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $114,746, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $135,040,

What are the highest paying states for an Architect?

Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect roles are District of Columbia $104,970, California $104,572, Massachusetts $103,178. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect roles make?

Salaries for Architect level roles vary by specialization: Lead Architect: $177,270; Principal Architect: $177,266; IS Architect: $167,934; Software Architect: $145,636; Architect V: $131,779.

Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Architect in Delaware is $96,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,610
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,084 to $105,327
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,669

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Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,327	$8,777	$2,026	$51
Average	$96,229	$8,019	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$88,084	$7,340	$1,694	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Architect Salaries

An Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,799
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,813
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,746
Expert (over 8 years): $135,040

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architect	$64,067
Architect... Level Architect	$77,799
Architect... Level Architect	$95,813
Architect... Level Architect	$114,746
Architect... Level Architect	$135,040

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How Do Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,970.
California: $104,572.
Massachusetts: $103,178.

District of Columbia $104,970 California $104,572 Massachusetts $103,178 Washington $102,799 New Jersey $102,761 Alaska $102,628 Connecticut $101,320 New York $100,789

Hawaii $99,092 Rhode Island $98,295 Maryland $97,755 Minnesota $97,015 Colorado $96,731 Illinois $96,636 Oregon $96,276 Delaware $96,011

New Hampshire $95,844 Virginia $95,470 Pennsylvania $94,380 Nevada $93,830 North Dakota $93,650 Michigan $93,365 Wisconsin $93,261 Vermont $93,053

Texas $92,474 Maine $92,436 Arizona $92,379 Ohio $92,313 Georgia $91,441 Indiana $91,005 Wyoming $90,919 Utah $90,787

Iowa $90,730 Kansas $90,275 Louisiana $90,142 North Carolina $90,095 Missouri $90,076 Florida $89,706 Montana $89,507 Nebraska $89,317

Kentucky $89,213 South Carolina $88,834 Tennessee $88,597 Idaho $88,502 New Mexico $87,810 Oklahoma $87,658 Alabama $87,099 South Dakota $86,160

Arkansas $85,648 West Virginia $85,373 Mississippi $84,548

Top Paying Cities for Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $99,367
Little Creek: $98,447
Magnolia: $98,855

Lincoln, DE $99,367 Little Creek, DE $98,447 Magnolia, DE $98,855 Milford, DE $99,367 Marydel, DE $98,077 Millsboro, DE $99,367 Millville, DE $100,030 Milton, DE $99,367

Nassau, DE $99,367 Ocean View, DE $100,030 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,030 Seaford, DE $98,324 Selbyville, DE $100,030 Smyrna, DE $97,964 Viola, DE $98,855 Woodside, DE $98,570

Bear, DE $97,243 Newark, DE $97,281 Claymont, DE $97,357 Delaware City, DE $97,281 Hockessin, DE $97,357 Kirkwood, DE $97,281 Middletown, DE $97,764 Montchanin, DE $97,357

New Castle, DE $97,357 Odessa, DE $97,897 Port Penn, DE $97,015 Rockland, DE $97,357 Saint Georges, DE $97,281 Townsend, DE $97,755 Winterthur, DE $97,357 Lewes, DE $99,367

Wilmington, DE $97,357 Dover, DE $98,400 Dover Afb, DE $98,627 Bethany Beach, DE $100,030 Bethel, DE $98,324 Bridgeville, DE $99,367 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,504 Cheswold, DE $98,172

Clayton, DE $97,926 Dagsboro, DE $100,030 Delmar, DE $98,324 Ellendale, DE $99,367 Felton, DE $99,367 Fenwick Island, DE $100,030 Frankford, DE $100,030 Frederica, DE $99,367

Georgetown, DE $99,367 Greenwood, DE $99,367 Harbeson, DE $99,367 Harrington, DE $99,367 Hartly, DE $97,878 Houston, DE $99,367 Kenton, DE $97,926 Laurel, DE $98,324

Yorklyn, DE $97,357

Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$88,084

Average $96,229/year

$105,327

$7,340

Average $8,019/month

$8,777

$1,694

Average $1,851/week

$2,026

$42

Average $46/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,327	$8,777	$2,026	$51
Average	$96,229	$8,019	$1,851	$46
25th Percentile	$88,084	$7,340	$1,694	$42

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