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Employment
Architects held about 129,000 jobs in 2004. Approximately 3 out of 5 jobs were in the architectural, engineering, and related services industry, mostly in architectural firms with fewer than five workers. A small number worked for residential and nonresidential building construction firms and for government agencies responsible for housing, community planning, or construction of government buildings, such as the U. S. Departments of Defense and Interior, and the General Services Administration. About 1 in 4 architects was self-employed.
Earnings
Median annual earnings of wage and salary architects were $60,300 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $46,690 and $79,230. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,060, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $99,800. Those just starting their internships can expect to earn considerably less. Earnings of partners in established architectural firms may fluctuate because of changing business conditions. Some architects may have difficulty establishing their own practices and may go through a period when their expenses are greater than their income, requiring substantial financial resources.
Related Occupations
Architects design buildings and related structures. Construction managers, like architects, also plan and coordinate activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of buildings and facilities. Others who engage in similar work are landscape architects, civil engineers, urban and regional planners, and designers, including interior designers, commercial and industrial designers, and graphic designers.
Common Lay Titles
Architectural Designer
Architectural Superintendent
Building Consultant
City Designer
Design Architect
Facilities Planner
Home Designer
House Designer
Intern Architect
Location Analyst
Location Man
Location Worker
Plumbing Designer
Principal
Project Architect
Project Manager
Real Estate Site Analyst
Residential Designer
School Plant Consultant
Space Planner
Structural Designer
Supervising Architect
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Schools Offering Degrees for
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