Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in North Carolina
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in North Carolina earn a median of $95,700 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,980
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,730; the top 10% earn over $164,270. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Landscape Architects$83,420 median in North Carolina
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,750 median in North Carolina
- Civil Engineers$100,730 median in North Carolina
- Transportation Engineers$100,730 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,800 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in North Carolina
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in North Carolina?
The median is $95,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,730 and the top 10% earn over $164,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.