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 |
$31.13 | $39.94 | $50.89 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$31.25 | $39.42 | $49.98 |
Central Minnesota |
$30.16 | $39.40 | $49.66 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.95 | $38.83 | $49.33 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$29.74 | $37.20 | $45.97 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$35.12 | $42.55 | $48.83 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$30.20 | $46.55 | $49.30 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$31.54 | $39.62 | $50.05 |
* "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 2,230 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 | 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.