Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) Salary in Washington
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) in Washington earn a median of $100,190 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($99,280)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,720
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,020; the top 10% earn over $130,380. Nationally the range is $62,300 to $161,420.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Landscape Architects$76,720 median in Washington
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,000 median in Washington
- Civil Engineers$110,000 median in Washington
- Transportation Engineers$110,000 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$134,570 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$126,590 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Architects (Except Landscape and Naval) pay in Washington
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make in Washington?
The median is $100,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,020 and the top 10% earn over $130,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for architects (except landscape and naval)?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $99,280). Living costs are not included.