Occupation ยท SOC 17-1011
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of architects, except landscape and naval can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 111,140 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $96,690 ($46.49 an hour).
US employment
111,140
Median annual wage
$96,690
Mean annual wage
$103,390
Median hourly wage
$46.49
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$114,480
- Wyoming$107,040
- Rhode Island$106,950
- California$105,840
- Alaska$105,340
Top 5 after cost of living
- South Dakota$115,620
- Wyoming$115,480
- Missouri$107,880
- Alabama$106,020
- Georgia$104,750
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $2,900 (+3.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $71,050 (+73.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $4,450 (+4.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,480 | $4,790 (+5.0%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $39,860 (+41.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California13,880
- 2. New York10,930
- 3. Texas8,030
- 4. Illinois5,580
- 5. Florida5,500
- 6. Massachusetts4,790
- 7. Washington4,500
- 8. Pennsylvania4,140
- 9. Colorado4,010
- 10. Ohio3,080
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$114,480
- 2. Wyoming$107,040
- 3. Rhode Island$106,950
- 4. California$105,840
- 5. Alaska$105,340
- 6. Connecticut$105,200
- 7. South Dakota$102,420
- 8. Massachusetts$101,980
- 9. Nevada$101,720
- 10. Georgia$100,870
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansOn-site
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