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 |
$31.11 | $40.38 | $52.33 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$35.80 | $43.90 | $55.00 |
Central Minnesota |
$34.20 | $42.09 | $49.14 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$28.20 | $31.67 | $38.89 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$27.36 | $42.66 | $54.53 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$34.22 | $40.96 | $47.28 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$36.44 | $44.53 | $56.50 |
* "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 1,660 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 low 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 | 133,900 | 145,100 | 11,200 | 8.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,756 | 1,871 | 115 | 6.5% |
| Central Minnesota | 70 | 87 | 17 | 24.3% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 48 | 54 | 6 | 12.5% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 65 | 66 | 1 | 1.5% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 34 | 36 | 2 | 5.9% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,739 | 1,931 | 192 | 11% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.