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

An Architect Intern/Designer's salary grows with experience: an Architect Intern/Designer (0-2 years)earns $65,878, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $79,998, an Architect III (4-7 years)earns $98,521, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $117,989, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $138,857,

What are the highest paying states for an Architect Intern/Designer?

Architect Intern/Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect Intern/Designer roles are District of Columbia $70,629, California $70,361, Massachusetts $69,423. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect Intern/Designer roles make?

Salaries for Architect Intern/Designer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Architect: $177,266; IS Architect: $167,934; Software Architect: $145,636; Architect V: $131,779; Architect IV: $111,975.

Architect Intern/Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Architect Intern/Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Architect Intern/Designer in Rhode Island is $66,597 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,656
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,773 to $72,909
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,559

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Architect Intern/Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,909	$6,076	$1,402	$35
Average	$66,597	$5,550	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$59,773	$4,981	$1,149	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Architect Intern/Designer Salaries

An Architect Intern/Designer'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 Intern/Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect Intern/Designer'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): $65,878
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,998
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,521
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,989
Expert (over 8 years): $138,857

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architect Intern/Designer	$65,878
Architect... Level Architect Intern/Designer	$79,998
Architect... Level Architect Intern/Designer	$98,521
Architect... Level Architect Intern/Designer	$117,989
Architect... Level Architect Intern/Designer	$138,857

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How Do Architect Intern/Designer 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 Architect Intern/Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,629.
California: $70,361.
Massachusetts: $69,423.

District of Columbia $70,629 California $70,361 Massachusetts $69,423 Washington $69,168 New Jersey $69,143 Alaska $69,053 Connecticut $68,173 New York $67,816

Hawaii $66,674 Rhode Island $66,138 Maryland $65,774 Minnesota $65,277 Colorado $65,086 Illinois $65,022 Oregon $64,779 Delaware $64,601

New Hampshire $64,488 Virginia $64,237 Pennsylvania $63,503 Nevada $63,134 North Dakota $63,012 Michigan $62,821 Wisconsin $62,751 Vermont $62,610

Texas $62,221 Maine $62,196 Arizona $62,158 Ohio $62,113 Georgia $61,526 Indiana $61,233 Wyoming $61,175 Utah $61,086

Iowa $61,048 Kansas $60,741 Louisiana $60,652 North Carolina $60,620 Missouri $60,607 Florida $60,359 Montana $60,225 Nebraska $60,097

Kentucky $60,027 South Carolina $59,772 Tennessee $59,612 Idaho $59,548 New Mexico $59,083 Oklahoma $58,981 Alabama $58,604 South Dakota $57,973

Arkansas $57,628 West Virginia $57,443 Mississippi $56,888

Top Paying Cities for Architect Intern/Designers

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:

Adamsville: $67,222
Albion: $66,106
Ashaway: $67,478

Adamsville, RI $67,222 Albion, RI $66,106 Ashaway, RI $67,478 Barrington, RI $66,106 Block Island, RI $67,127 Bradford, RI $67,433 Bristol, RI $66,042 Carolina, RI $66,884

Charlestown, RI $66,955 Chepachet, RI $65,979 Clayville, RI $66,042 Coventry, RI $65,979 West Greenwich, RI $65,934 East Greenwich, RI $66,023 Exeter, RI $67,433 Fiskeville, RI $66,106

Forestdale, RI $66,042 Foster, RI $65,934 Glendale, RI $65,934 Greene, RI $66,674 Greenville, RI $66,106 Harmony, RI $66,087 Harrisville, RI $65,979 Hope, RI $66,106

Hope Valley, RI $67,478 Hopkinton, RI $67,497 Jamestown, RI $66,821 Kenyon, RI $67,414 Little Compton, RI $67,197 Manville, RI $66,106 Mapleville, RI $65,934 Newport, RI $66,833

Middletown, RI $67,114 North Kingstown, RI $65,915 North Scituate, RI $66,087 Oakland, RI $65,998 Pascoag, RI $65,959 Pawtucket, RI $66,106 Central Falls, RI $66,106 Cumberland, RI $66,106

Lincoln, RI $66,106 Portsmouth, RI $66,565 Prudence Island, RI $65,979 Rockville, RI $67,497 Saunderstown, RI $66,859 Shannock, RI $67,395 Slatersville, RI $66,042 Slocum, RI $66,859

Tiverton, RI $67,242 Wakefield, RI $66,789 Kingston, RI $66,801 Narragansett, RI $66,814 Peace Dale, RI $66,789 Warren, RI $66,087 Warwick, RI $66,106 Westerly, RI $67,516

West Kingston, RI $66,840 West Warwick, RI $66,106 Wood River Junction, RI $67,433 Woonsocket, RI $66,042 North Smithfield, RI $66,087 Wyoming, RI $67,414 Providence, RI $66,106 Cranston, RI $66,106

North Providence, RI $66,106 East Providence, RI $66,106 Riverside, RI $66,106 Rumford, RI $66,106 Smithfield, RI $66,106 Johnston, RI $66,106

Architect Intern/Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect Intern/Designer'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

$59,773

Average $66,597/year

$72,909

$4,981

Average $5,550/month

$6,076

$1,149

Average $1,281/week

$1,402

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,909	$6,076	$1,402	$35
Average	$66,597	$5,550	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$59,773	$4,981	$1,149	$29

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