Your degree doesn’t dictate your future salary, but it is a strong indicator.
After graduation, architecture graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $105,452, while the bottom 20% make closer to $41,916. The median grad salary is $66,484.
Architecture graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in architecture is $40,307, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $47,212.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Highest paying jobs for architecture graduates
The highest paying careers for architecture graduates are construction manager, urban planner, landscape architect and architect, with top salaries averaging around $81,902.
Highest Paying Careers
Avg Pay (USD)
As per most recent US census
Pro tip
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