Average salary, compensation, and wages for Architects in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of wage and salary architects were $56,620 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $44,030 and $74,460. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,280, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,350. Earnings of partners in established architectural firms may fluctuate because of changing business conditions. Some architects may have difficulty establishing their own practices and may go through a period when their expenses are greater than their income, requiring substantial financial resources. More information on Architects from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Architects occupation Number of Architects in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Architects Working conditions for Architects Significant points for Architects Training requirements for Architects Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |