What are the main factors that influence an Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Architect's salary?

An Architect's salary grows with experience: an Architect I (0-2 years)earns $63,483, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $77,092, an Architect (4-7 years)earns $94,956, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $113,684, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $133,771,

What are the highest paying states for an Architect?

Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect roles are District of Columbia $104,535, California $104,139, Massachusetts $102,751. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architect roles make?

Salaries for Architect level roles vary by specialization: Lead Architect: $177,340; IS Architect: $162,874; Architect Manager: $143,631; UX Architect: $141,755; Architect V: $131,725.

Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect in Delaware is $95,613 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,693
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,298 to $104,553
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,728

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Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,553	$8,713	$2,011	$50
Average	$95,613	$7,968	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,298	$7,275	$1,679	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Architect Salaries

An Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,092
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,956
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,684
Expert (over 8 years): $133,771

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architect	$63,483
Architect... Level Architect	$77,092
Architect... Level Architect	$94,956
Architect... Level Architect	$113,684
Architect... Level Architect	$133,771

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How Do Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,535.
California: $104,139.
Massachusetts: $102,751.

District of Columbia $104,535 California $104,139 Massachusetts $102,751 Washington $102,373 New Jersey $102,335 Alaska $102,203 Connecticut $100,900 New York $100,371

Hawaii $98,681 Rhode Island $97,888 Maryland $97,350 Minnesota $96,614 Colorado $96,331 Illinois $96,236 Oregon $95,877 Delaware $95,613

New Hampshire $95,447 Virginia $95,075 Pennsylvania $93,989 Nevada $93,441 North Dakota $93,262 Michigan $92,979 Wisconsin $92,875 Vermont $92,667

Texas $92,091 Maine $92,054 Arizona $91,997 Ohio $91,931 Georgia $91,062 Indiana $90,628 Wyoming $90,543 Utah $90,411

Iowa $90,354 Kansas $89,901 Louisiana $89,769 North Carolina $89,722 Missouri $89,703 Florida $89,334 Montana $89,136 Nebraska $88,947

Kentucky $88,843 South Carolina $88,466 Tennessee $88,230 Idaho $88,135 New Mexico $87,446 Oklahoma $87,295 Alabama $86,738 South Dakota $85,803

Arkansas $85,294 West Virginia $85,020 Mississippi $84,198

Top Paying Cities for Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $98,955
Little Creek: $98,039
Magnolia: $98,445

Lincoln, DE $98,955 Little Creek, DE $98,039 Magnolia, DE $98,445 Milford, DE $98,955 Marydel, DE $97,671 Millsboro, DE $98,955 Millville, DE $99,616 Milton, DE $98,955

Nassau, DE $98,955 Ocean View, DE $99,616 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,616 Seaford, DE $97,917 Selbyville, DE $99,616 Smyrna, DE $97,558 Viola, DE $98,445 Woodside, DE $98,162

Bear, DE $96,840 Newark, DE $96,878 Claymont, DE $96,954 Delaware City, DE $96,878 Hockessin, DE $96,954 Kirkwood, DE $96,878 Middletown, DE $97,360 Montchanin, DE $96,954

New Castle, DE $96,954 Odessa, DE $97,492 Port Penn, DE $96,614 Rockland, DE $96,954 Saint Georges, DE $96,878 Townsend, DE $97,350 Winterthur, DE $96,954 Lewes, DE $98,955

Wilmington, DE $96,954 Dover, DE $97,992 Dover Afb, DE $98,219 Bethany Beach, DE $99,616 Bethel, DE $97,917 Bridgeville, DE $98,955 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,096 Cheswold, DE $97,766

Clayton, DE $97,520 Dagsboro, DE $99,616 Delmar, DE $97,917 Ellendale, DE $98,955 Felton, DE $98,955 Fenwick Island, DE $99,616 Frankford, DE $99,616 Frederica, DE $98,955

Georgetown, DE $98,955 Greenwood, DE $98,955 Harbeson, DE $98,955 Harrington, DE $98,955 Hartly, DE $97,473 Houston, DE $98,955 Kenton, DE $97,520 Laurel, DE $97,917

Yorklyn, DE $96,954

Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$87,298

Average $95,613/year

$104,553

$7,275

Average $7,968/month

$8,713

$1,679

Average $1,839/week

$2,011

$42

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,553	$8,713	$2,011	$50
Average	$95,613	$7,968	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,298	$7,275	$1,679	$42

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