Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in District of Columbia
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in District of Columbia earn a median of $102,040 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,900; the top 10% earn over $163,440. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Landscape Architects$85,100 median in District of Columbia
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$97,880 median in District of Columbia
- Civil Engineers$103,880 median in District of Columbia
- Transportation Engineers$103,880 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in District of Columbia
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in District of Columbia?
The median is $102,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,900 and the top 10% earn over $163,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.