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How to become architects, except landscape and navaleducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Architecture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$99,280
25th–75th pct. $77,960–$126,550
Top pay (est.)
$209,800
Top 10% $161,420
Pay in 5 years
$113,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$128,600est.
$110,600–$149,400
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.3%
6,900 openings / yr

How to become architects, except landscape and naval

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.8
Reading Comprehension
4.6
Operations Analysis
4.6
Judgment and Decision Making
4.5
Writing
4.4
Active Listening
4.4
Complex Problem Solving
4.4
Monitoring
4.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
6.5
Building and Construction
5.6
Engineering and Technology
5.6
Administration and Management
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.9
Computers and Electronics
4.6
English Language
4.5
Public Safety and Security
4.4

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting InformationDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Important abilities

Deductive ReasoningOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionVisualizationNear VisionWritten Comprehension

Training before entry

None / short demo
22%
6–12 months
17%
4–10 years
17%
1–2 years
13%
2–4 years
13%
3–6 months
9%
Up to 1 month
9%

Related work experience

6–8 years
22%
2–4 years
17%
4–6 years
17%
None
13%
1–2 years
13%
6–12 months
9%
8–10 years
9%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as architects, except landscape and naval

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.