Architectural Associate Salary in Washington

How much does an Architectural Associate make in Washington?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Associate in Washington is $66,710 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,504
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,372 to $72,883
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,781

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Architectural Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,883	$6,074	$1,402	$35
Average	$66,710	$5,559	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$58,372	$4,864	$1,123	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Associate Salaries

An Architectural Associate'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 Architectural Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Associate'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): $67,289
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,718
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,685
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,464
Expert (over 8 years): $141,700

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architectural Associate	$67,289
Architect... Level Architectural Associate	$81,718
Architect... Level Architectural Associate	$100,685
Architect... Level Architectural Associate	$120,464
Architect... Level Architectural Associate	$141,700

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How Do Architectural Associate 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 Architectural Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,119.
California: $67,860.
Massachusetts: $66,956.

District of Columbia $68,119 California $67,860 Massachusetts $66,956 Washington $66,710 New Jersey $66,685 Alaska $66,599 Connecticut $65,750 New York $65,406

Hawaii $64,304 Rhode Island $63,788 Maryland $63,437 Minnesota $62,957 Colorado $62,772 Illinois $62,711 Oregon $62,477 Delaware $62,305

New Hampshire $62,197 Virginia $61,954 Pennsylvania $61,247 Nevada $60,890 North Dakota $60,773 Michigan $60,588 Wisconsin $60,521 Vermont $60,385

Texas $60,010 Maine $59,985 Arizona $59,948 Ohio $59,905 Georgia $59,339 Indiana $59,056 Wyoming $59,001 Utah $58,915

Iowa $58,878 Kansas $58,583 Louisiana $58,497 North Carolina $58,466 Missouri $58,453 Florida $58,214 Montana $58,084 Nebraska $57,961

Kentucky $57,894 South Carolina $57,648 Tennessee $57,494 Idaho $57,432 New Mexico $56,983 Oklahoma $56,885 Alabama $56,522 South Dakota $55,913

Arkansas $55,580 West Virginia $55,402 Mississippi $54,867

Top Paying Cities for Architectural Associates

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:

Auburn: $66,628
Federal Way: $66,599
Bellevue: $67,968

Auburn, WA $66,628 Federal Way, WA $66,599 Bellevue, WA $67,968 Black Diamond, WA $66,272 Bothell, WA $67,646 Burton, WA $66,722 Carnation, WA $66,647 Duvall, WA $66,866

Edmonds, WA $67,433 Enumclaw, WA $65,304 Fall City, WA $66,944 Hobart, WA $66,687 Issaquah, WA $67,177 Kenmore, WA $67,787 Kent, WA $66,687 Kirkland, WA $67,925

Lynnwood, WA $67,296 Maple Valley, WA $66,629 Medina, WA $67,987 Mercer Island, WA $67,964 Mountlake Terrace, WA $67,478 North Bend, WA $65,980 Pacific, WA $66,590 Preston, WA $67,049

Ravensdale, WA $66,095 Redmond, WA $67,827 Redondo, WA $66,674 Renton, WA $67,406 Rollingbay, WA $67,163 Seahurst, WA $67,530 Snoqualmie, WA $66,481 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $64,517

Vashon, WA $66,770 Woodinville, WA $67,417 Sammamish, WA $67,595 Mill Creek, WA $67,000 Seattle, WA $68,008 Bainbridge Island, WA $67,260 Everett, WA $67,067 Acme, WA $63,588

Anacortes, WA $64,187 Blakely Island, WA $63,747 Arlington, WA $66,126 Baring, WA $65,611 Bellingham, WA $63,505 Blaine, WA $63,372 Bow, WA $63,654 Burlington, WA $64,008

Clearlake, WA $64,369 Clinton, WA $66,872 Concrete, WA $63,684 Conway, WA $65,355 Coupeville, WA $65,678 Custer, WA $63,446 Darrington, WA $63,711 Deer Harbor, WA $63,784

Deming, WA $63,567 Eastsound, WA $63,537 Everson, WA $63,458 Ferndale, WA $63,476 Freeland, WA $66,512 Friday Harbor, WA $63,903 Gold Bar, WA $65,750 Granite Falls, WA $66,037

Greenbank, WA $66,303 Hamilton, WA $64,229 Index, WA $64,765 La Conner, WA $64,510 Lake Stevens, WA $67,057 North Lakewood, WA $66,623 Langley, WA $66,719 Lopez Island, WA $64,042

Lummi Island, WA $63,511 Lyman, WA $64,206 Lynden, WA $63,449 Maple Falls, WA $63,426 Marblemount, WA $63,559 Marysville, WA $67,069 Monroe, WA $66,516 Mount Vernon, WA $64,627

Mukilteo, WA $67,037 Nooksack, WA $63,450 Oak Harbor, WA $64,950 Olga, WA $63,620 Orcas, WA $63,735 Point Roberts, WA $63,239 Camano Island, WA $65,995 Rockport, WA $62,707

Sedro Woolley, WA $64,042 Shaw Island, WA $63,844 Silvana, WA $66,512 Skykomish, WA $64,453 Snohomish, WA $66,830 Stanwood, WA $66,264 Startup, WA $66,119 Sultan, WA $66,169

Sumas, WA $63,428 Waldron, WA $63,536 Anderson Island, WA $66,091 Ashford, WA $64,851 Beaver, WA $63,076 Bremerton, WA $66,765 Silverdale, WA $66,654 Brinnon, WA $65,942

Buckley, WA $66,172 Burley, WA $66,539 Carbonado, WA $65,598 Carlsborg, WA $64,429 Chimacum, WA $65,923 Clallam Bay, WA $63,086 Dupont, WA $65,968 Eatonville, WA $65,425

Gig Harbor, WA $66,319 Elbe, WA $65,049 Forks, WA $63,189 Fox Island, WA $66,496 Glenoma, WA $64,115 Graham, WA $66,152 Port Hadlock, WA $65,904 Hansville, WA $66,515

Indianola, WA $67,413 Joyce, WA $63,327 Kapowsin, WA $65,916 Keyport, WA $66,875 Kingston, WA $67,008 La Grande, WA $65,334 Lakebay, WA $66,157 La Push, WA $63,309

Longbranch, WA $65,879 Sumner, WA $66,460 Manchester, WA $67,304 Milton, WA $66,562 Mineral, WA $64,388 Morton, WA $64,191 Neah Bay, WA $63,158 Nordland, WA $66,055

Olalla, WA $66,616 Orting, WA $66,068 Packwood, WA $62,962 Port Angeles, WA $64,427 Port Gamble, WA $66,736 Port Ludlow, WA $66,360 Port Orchard, WA $66,806 Port Townsend, WA $65,644

Poulsbo, WA $66,899 Puyallup, WA $66,559 Quilcene, WA $66,084 Randle, WA $63,488 Retsil, WA $66,776 Seabeck, WA $66,493 Sekiu, WA $63,087 Sequim, WA $64,918

South Colby, WA $67,008 South Prairie, WA $66,184 Southworth, WA $67,284 Spanaway, WA $66,305 Steilacoom, WA $66,302 Bonney Lake, WA $66,372 Suquamish, WA $67,201 Tracyton, WA $66,794

Vaughn, WA $66,152 Wauna, WA $66,439 Wilkeson, WA $65,956 Longmire, WA $64,157 Paradise Inn, WA $64,106 Tacoma, WA $66,544 Camp Murray, WA $66,364 Mcchord Afb, WA $66,539

Lakewood, WA $66,532 University Place, WA $66,543 Olympia, WA $65,233 Lacey, WA $65,382 Tumwater, WA $65,260 Aberdeen, WA $64,196 Adna, WA $64,426 Allyn, WA $66,079

Amanda Park, WA $63,481 Bay Center, WA $63,541 Belfair, WA $66,212 Bucoda, WA $65,238 Centralia, WA $65,136 Chehalis, WA $64,827 Cinebar, WA $64,729 Copalis Beach, WA $63,616

Copalis Crossing, WA $63,505 Cosmopolis, WA $64,555 Curtis, WA $63,950 Doty, WA $64,607 East Olympia, WA $65,348 Elma, WA $65,177 Ethel, WA $64,241 Galvin, WA $65,098

Grapeview, WA $65,809 Grayland, WA $63,592 Hoodsport, WA $65,603 Hoquiam, WA $63,995 Humptulips, WA $63,729 Lebam, WA $63,895 Lilliwaup, WA $65,928 Littlerock, WA $65,236

Mccleary, WA $65,251 Mckenna, WA $65,535 Malone, WA $65,169 Matlock, WA $65,198 Menlo, WA $63,929 Moclips, WA $63,513 Montesano, WA $64,934 Mossyrock, WA $63,740

Napavine, WA $64,659 Neilton, WA $63,672 Oakville, WA $65,108 Ocean Shores, WA $63,701 Onalaska, WA $64,737 Pacific Beach, WA $63,516 Pe Ell, WA $64,087 Quinault, WA $63,844

Rainier, WA $65,347 Raymond, WA $64,007 Rochester, WA $65,129 Roy, WA $65,870 Ryderwood, WA $63,652 Salkum, WA $64,199 Satsop, WA $65,051 Shelton, WA $65,455

Silver Creek, WA $64,176 South Bend, WA $63,513 Taholah, WA $63,439 Tahuya, WA $65,820 Tenino, WA $65,286 Tokeland, WA $63,653 Toledo, WA $63,926 Union, WA $65,637

Vader, WA $63,879 Westport, WA $63,724 Winlock, WA $64,169 Yelm, WA $65,312 Amboy, WA $63,954 Appleton, WA $62,742 Ariel, WA $63,786 Battle Ground, WA $64,136

Bingen, WA $63,286 Brush Prairie, WA $64,216 Camas, WA $64,211 Carrolls, WA $63,682 Carson, WA $63,772 Castle Rock, WA $63,735 Cathlamet, WA $63,517 Centerville, WA $62,523

Chinook, WA $63,030 Cougar, WA $63,500 Dallesport, WA $62,655 Glenwood, WA $62,699 Goldendale, WA $62,502 Grays River, WA $63,446 Heisson, WA $64,099 Husum, WA $63,140

Ilwaco, WA $63,067 Kalama, WA $63,709 Kelso, WA $63,823 Klickitat, WA $62,656 La Center, WA $64,082 Long Beach, WA $63,190 Longview, WA $63,785 Lyle, WA $62,686

Nahcotta, WA $63,178 Naselle, WA $63,245 North Bonneville, WA $63,700 Ocean Park, WA $63,520 Oysterville, WA $63,321 Ridgefield, WA $64,152 Rosburg, WA $63,167 Seaview, WA $63,158

Silverlake, WA $63,760 Skamokawa, WA $63,339 Stevenson, WA $63,675 Toutle, WA $63,591 Trout Lake, WA $63,001 Underwood, WA $63,250 Vancouver, WA $64,400 Wahkiacus, WA $62,580

Washougal, WA $64,079 White Salmon, WA $63,072 Wishram, WA $62,507 Woodland, WA $63,932 Yacolt, WA $63,990 Wenatchee, WA $62,542 East Wenatchee, WA $62,459 Ardenvoir, WA $62,523

Brewster, WA $62,337 Bridgeport, WA $62,263 Carlton, WA $62,357 Cashmere, WA $62,526 Chelan, WA $62,420 Chelan Falls, WA $62,452 Conconully, WA $62,304 Dryden, WA $62,621

Entiat, WA $62,446 Ephrata, WA $62,216 George, WA $62,548 Leavenworth, WA $62,924 Loomis, WA $62,306 Malaga, WA $62,553 Malott, WA $62,326 Mansfield, WA $62,061

Manson, WA $62,435 Marlin, WA $61,936 Mazama, WA $62,370 Methow, WA $62,289 Monitor, WA $62,510 Moses Lake, WA $62,235 Okanogan, WA $62,264 Omak, WA $62,321

Orondo, WA $62,358 Oroville, WA $62,397 Palisades, WA $62,171 Pateros, WA $62,313 Peshastin, WA $62,484 Quincy, WA $62,440 Riverside, WA $62,306 Rock Island, WA $62,327

Soap Lake, WA $62,123 Stehekin, WA $62,386 Stratford, WA $61,967 Tonasket, WA $62,340 Twisp, WA $62,399 Warden, WA $62,470 Waterville, WA $62,185 Wauconda, WA $62,267

Wilson Creek, WA $61,906 Winthrop, WA $62,419 Yakima, WA $61,868 Brownstown, WA $61,868 Buena, WA $62,051 Cle Elum, WA $62,899 Cowiche, WA $61,868 Easton, WA $63,896

Ellensburg, WA $61,932 Naches, WA $62,873 Grandview, WA $63,526 Granger, WA $62,807 Harrah, WA $61,868 Kittitas, WA $61,922 Mabton, WA $62,891 Moxee, WA $62,067

Outlook, WA $62,804 Parker, WA $61,886 Ronald, WA $63,232 Roslyn, WA $63,156 Selah, WA $61,868 South Cle Elum, WA $63,185 Sunnyside, WA $63,794 Thorp, WA $62,140

Tieton, WA $61,868 Toppenish, WA $62,662 Vantage, WA $62,518 Wapato, WA $61,913 White Swan, WA $62,022 Zillah, WA $62,142 Airway Heights, WA $62,729 Chattaroy, WA $62,651

Cheney, WA $62,645 Colbert, WA $62,702 Deer Park, WA $62,638 Edwall, WA $62,564 Elk, WA $62,520 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $62,721 Fairfield, WA $62,582 Ford, WA $62,593

Four Lakes, WA $62,721 Greenacres, WA $62,682 Lamont, WA $62,441 Latah, WA $62,485 Liberty Lake, WA $62,649 Marshall, WA $62,729 Mead, WA $62,656 Medical Lake, WA $62,691

Mica, WA $62,683 Newman Lake, WA $62,614 Nine Mile Falls, WA $62,696 Otis Orchards, WA $62,675 Reardan, WA $62,641 Rockford, WA $62,630 Spangle, WA $62,656 Sprague, WA $62,453

Tekoa, WA $62,392 Tumtum, WA $62,617 Valleyford, WA $62,704 Veradale, WA $62,718 Waverly, WA $62,561 Wellpinit, WA $62,518 Addy, WA $62,430 Albion, WA $62,350

Almira, WA $61,955 Belmont, WA $62,290 Benge, WA $62,250 Boyds, WA $62,278 Chewelah, WA $62,483 Clayton, WA $62,596 Colfax, WA $62,342 Colton, WA $61,934

Colville, WA $62,353 Coulee City, WA $61,999 Coulee Dam, WA $62,183 Creston, WA $62,189 Curlew, WA $62,309 Cusick, WA $62,094 Danville, WA $62,291 Davenport, WA $62,440

Electric City, WA $62,165 Elmer City, WA $62,328 Endicott, WA $62,377 Evans, WA $62,358 Farmington, WA $62,207 Fruitland, WA $62,418 Garfield, WA $62,261 Gifford, WA $62,369

Grand Coulee, WA $62,127 Harrington, WA $62,377 Hartline, WA $61,910 Hay, WA $62,185 Hunters, WA $62,379 Inchelium, WA $62,230 Ione, WA $61,915 Keller, WA $62,110

Kettle Falls, WA $62,320 Lacrosse, WA $62,250 Lamona, WA $62,169 Laurier, WA $62,275 Lincoln, WA $62,373 Loon Lake, WA $62,543 Malden, WA $62,547 Malo, WA $62,347

Marcus, WA $62,547 Metaline, WA $62,191 Metaline Falls, WA $61,831 Mohler, WA $62,328 Nespelem, WA $62,188 Newport, WA $62,288 Northport, WA $62,361 Oakesdale, WA $62,414

Odessa, WA $62,045 Orient, WA $62,259 Palouse, WA $62,158 Pullman, WA $62,122 Republic, WA $62,280 Rice, WA $62,341 Ritzville, WA $62,302 Rosalia, WA $62,566

Saint John, WA $62,433 Springdale, WA $62,516 Steptoe, WA $62,724 Thornton, WA $62,446 Uniontown, WA $61,874 Usk, WA $62,227 Valley, WA $62,489 Wilbur, WA $62,144

Spokane, WA $62,729 Pasco, WA $64,624 Benton City, WA $64,614 Beverly, WA $62,712 Bickleton, WA $62,543 Burbank, WA $64,853 College Place, WA $63,530 Connell, WA $63,332

Dayton, WA $62,285 Dixie, WA $62,873 Eltopia, WA $64,267 Hooper, WA $62,115 Kahlotus, WA $62,637 Kennewick, WA $65,233 Lind, WA $62,310 Mesa, WA $64,083

Othello, WA $63,025 Paterson, WA $63,869 Plymouth, WA $64,910 Pomeroy, WA $62,279 Prescott, WA $63,238 Mattawa, WA $63,181 Prosser, WA $63,984 Richland, WA $64,852

West Richland, WA $64,853 Roosevelt, WA $62,238 Royal City, WA $62,648 Starbuck, WA $62,460 Touchet, WA $64,197 Waitsburg, WA $62,688 Walla Walla, WA $63,252 Wallula, WA $64,697

Washtucna, WA $62,206 Anatone, WA $61,763 Asotin, WA $61,949 Clarkston, WA $62,093

Architectural Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architectural Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Architectural Associate positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architectural Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Architectural Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$83,387	$40.0	25%
Construction	$80,052	$38.0	20%
Business Services	$70,045	$34.0	5%

Architectural Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Associate'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 July 01, 2026

$58,372

Average $66,710/year

$72,883

$4,864

Average $5,559/month

$6,074

$1,123

Average $1,283/week

$1,402

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,883	$6,074	$1,402	$35
Average	$66,710	$5,559	$1,283	$32
25th Percentile	$58,372	$4,864	$1,123	$28

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