Architects
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Architects *
U S |
$32.57 | $41.36 | $52.51 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$32.45 | $41.18 | $50.24 |
Central Minnesota |
$30.08 | $40.61 | $49.16 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$32.72 | $41.25 | $49.99 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.16 | $37.24 | $46.58 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$28.03 | $39.52 | $48.46 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$34.67 | $39.37 | $50.28 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$34.67 | $43.47 | $51.73 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,470 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Architects most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Construction of Buildings
- Educational Services
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,382 new Architects to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 126,700 | 130,700 | 3,900 | 3.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,756 | 1,871 | 115 | 6.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 74 | 74 | 0 | 0% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 63 | 66 | 3 | 4.8% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 54 | 54 | 0 | 0% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 34 | 33 | -1 | -2.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,539 | 1,648 | 109 | 7.1% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.