Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Virginia
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Virginia earn a median of $97,680 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,910; the top 10% earn over $164,190. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Landscape Architects$81,380 median in Virginia
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,450 median in Virginia
- Civil Engineers$97,120 median in Virginia
- Transportation Engineers$97,120 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$104,920 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Virginia
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Virginia?
The median is $97,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,910 and the top 10% earn over $164,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.