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.
Salary distribution (US)
Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.
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.
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