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 $63,473, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $77,082, an Architect (4-7 years)earns $94,961, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $113,646, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $133,697,

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 $104,541, California $104,145, Massachusetts $102,757. 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: $177,430; IS Architect: $162,884; Architect Manager: $143,680; UX Architect: $141,777; Architect V: $131,652.

Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architect make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect in Delaware is $95,619 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): $112,713
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,307 to $104,566
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,739

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Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,566	$8,714	$2,011	$50
Average	$95,619	$7,968	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,307	$7,276	$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): $63,473
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,082
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,961
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,646
Expert (over 8 years): $133,697

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architect	$63,473
Architect... Level Architect	$77,082
Architect... Level Architect	$94,961
Architect... Level Architect	$113,646
Architect... Level Architect	$133,697

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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: $104,541.
California: $104,145.
Massachusetts: $102,757.

District of Columbia $104,541 California $104,145 Massachusetts $102,757 Washington $102,379 New Jersey $102,341 Alaska $102,209 Connecticut $100,906 New York $100,377

Hawaii $98,687 Rhode Island $97,894 Maryland $97,356 Minnesota $96,619 Colorado $96,336 Illinois $96,242 Oregon $95,883 Delaware $95,619

New Hampshire $95,452 Virginia $95,080 Pennsylvania $93,995 Nevada $93,447 North Dakota $93,268 Michigan $92,984 Wisconsin $92,880 Vermont $92,673

Texas $92,097 Maine $92,059 Arizona $92,002 Ohio $91,936 Georgia $91,068 Indiana $90,633 Wyoming $90,548 Utah $90,416

Iowa $90,359 Kansas $89,906 Louisiana $89,774 North Carolina $89,727 Missouri $89,708 Florida $89,340 Montana $89,141 Nebraska $88,953

Kentucky $88,849 South Carolina $88,471 Tennessee $88,235 Idaho $88,141 New Mexico $87,451 Oklahoma $87,300 Alabama $86,743 South Dakota $85,808

Arkansas $85,299 West Virginia $85,025 Mississippi $84,203

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: $95,188
Little Creek: $95,885
Magnolia: $95,747

Lincoln, DE $95,188 Little Creek, DE $95,885 Magnolia, DE $95,747 Milford, DE $95,430 Marydel, DE $95,587 Millsboro, DE $94,789 Millville, DE $94,935 Milton, DE $95,099

Nassau, DE $95,168 Ocean View, DE $94,919 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,101 Seaford, DE $95,155 Selbyville, DE $94,761 Smyrna, DE $95,951 Viola, DE $95,509 Woodside, DE $95,766

Bear, DE $95,545 Newark, DE $95,509 Claymont, DE $95,705 Delaware City, DE $95,604 Hockessin, DE $95,501 Kirkwood, DE $95,587 Middletown, DE $95,623 Montchanin, DE $95,522

New Castle, DE $95,536 Odessa, DE $95,671 Port Penn, DE $95,735 Rockland, DE $95,532 Saint Georges, DE $95,593 Townsend, DE $95,740 Winterthur, DE $95,543 Lewes, DE $95,136

Wilmington, DE $95,505 Dover, DE $95,885 Dover Afb, DE $95,380 Bethany Beach, DE $94,819 Bethel, DE $94,917 Bridgeville, DE $95,141 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,615 Cheswold, DE $95,854

Clayton, DE $95,857 Dagsboro, DE $94,753 Delmar, DE $94,601 Ellendale, DE $94,888 Felton, DE $95,422 Fenwick Island, DE $94,774 Frankford, DE $94,608 Frederica, DE $95,517

Georgetown, DE $94,717 Greenwood, DE $95,156 Harbeson, DE $94,818 Harrington, DE $95,301 Hartly, DE $95,598 Houston, DE $95,165 Kenton, DE $95,861 Laurel, DE $94,660

Yorklyn, DE $95,529

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.

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$87,307

Average $95,619/year

$104,566

$7,276

Average $7,968/month

$8,714

$1,679

Average $1,839/week

$2,011

$42

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,566	$8,714	$2,011	$50
Average	$95,619	$7,968	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,307	$7,276	$1,679	$42

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