Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Plan and design structures such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Prepare designs, plans, and associated documentation.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval plan and design structures such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Prepare designs, plans, and associated documentation. The role reports a median annual salary of $96,690 in the US with the middle 80% earning between $53,900 and $156,690 and is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree, and shows moderate AI exposure (0.41 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking, Coordination.
Salary distribution (US)
Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.
Pay in the UK
UK: median £47,143 a year for Architects (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time)
Middle half of full-time jobs: £37,342 to £55,262 a year
UK jobs are grouped differently; this is the closest UK occupation group (ONS SOC 2020 2451). ONS rates this estimate reasonably precise. 2025 provisional figures; ONS revises them a year later. Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (Open Government Licence)
Pay in India (occupation group)
Average monthly earnings of salaried employees in the occupation group “Professionals” in India, from the Government of India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (January–December 2025). It covers everyone in this group, not only Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, and it is not US pay converted to rupees.
Source: MoSPI (Government of India), Periodic Labour Force Survey Annual Report 2025, Table 51 — average wage/salary earnings of regular wage/salaried employees, NCO-2015 division 2. Official India data gives one average per occupation group: there are no official India figures for single careers, experience levels or cities. Read the report
How to get here in India
The usual route into this career in India. Each step links to the official page it comes from.
- 1 · Entrance exam NATA (Council of Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2A (B.Arch); IITs use JEE Advanced plus the Architecture Aptitude Test[1][2][3]
- 2 · Qualification B.Arch (5 years) from a recognised architecture college[4][5]
- 3 · Registration Registration with the Council of Architecture under the Architects Act, needed to practise and use the title 'Architect'[6][4]
Rules change: check the exam body's and regulator's current notice before you apply.
- NATA — National Aptitude Test in Architecture (Council of Architecture) (read on 2026-09-27)
- JEE (Main) — National Testing Agency (read on 2026-09-27)
- JEE (Advanced) 2026 Information Brochure (read on 2026-09-27)
- Council of Architecture — Documents for registration as an architect (read on 2026-09-27)
- AICTE — Model Curriculum (Diploma, UG, PG) (read on 2026-09-27)
- Council of Architecture — About / registration (read on 2026-09-27)
Entrance exams on this route — Dates, eligibility and cut-offs for the exams on the way to this career:
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Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Engineering and Technology
- Fine Arts
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
A day in the life
Your morning starts in front of a large monitor, refining a building design in Revit or AutoCAD—adjusting floor plans, tweaking facade details, and making sure the structure meets accessibility and energy-efficiency codes. By mid-morning you are presenting renderings to a client, explaining how natural light will flow through their new library, and incorporating their feedback in real time. Afternoons could include a site visit to a construction project where you verify that the contractor is building according to your specifications, a coordination meeting with structural and MEP engineers, or sketching early concepts for a competition entry. Architecture is the rare profession that blends art, science, and social responsibility, and the thrill of seeing a building you designed rise from the ground is unmatched.
Illustrative: one typical day. Real days vary by employer and seniority.
What you'd actually do
- Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
- Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
- Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
Tools & technology you'd use
Frequently asked questions
What does Architects, Except Landscape and Naval do?
Plan and design structures such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Prepare designs, plans, and associated documentation.
What does a typical day look like in Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
Your morning starts in front of a large monitor, refining a building design in Revit or AutoCAD—adjusting floor plans, tweaking facade details, and making sure the structure meets accessibility and energy-efficiency codes. By mid-morning you are presenting renderings to a client, explaining how natural light will flow through their new library, and incorporating their feedback in real time.
How much does Architects, Except Landscape and Naval earn?
The median annual salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in the US is $96,690. The middle 80% of workers earn between $53,900 and $156,690 annually. Entry-to-mid-career earners typically fall between $69,800 and $119,430.
What is the job outlook for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
The role is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (about as fast as average). Current US employment is approximately 123,600 workers.
How do I become architects, except landscape and naval?
The typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.
What skills does Architects, Except Landscape and Naval need?
The most in-demand skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.
Will AI replace Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
Our AI-durability model gives Architects, Except Landscape and Naval a score of 0.41 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.
How hard is it to enter this field?
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.