Architectural Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Architectural Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Engineer in the United States is $72,586 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,054
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,328 to $78,065
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,810
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Architectural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $78,065 $6,505 $1,501 $38
Average $72,586 $6,049 $1,396 $35
25th Percentile $64,328 $5,361 $1,237 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Engineer Salaries

An Architectural Engineer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architectural Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Engineer'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): $71,783
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,328
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,697
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,950
  • Expert (over 8 years): $76,120
Levels Salary
Entry Level Architectural Engineer$71,783
Intermediate Level Architectural Engineer$73,328
Senior Level Architectural Engineer$75,697
Specialist Level Architectural Engineer$75,950
Expert Level Architectural Engineer$76,120
$71,783 0 yr
$73,328 < 2 yrs
$75,697 2-4 yrs
$75,950 5-8 yrs
$76,120 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Architectural Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $91,552
  • San Francisco: $90,550
  • Oakland: $88,642

What Skills Can Increase an Architectural Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Medical Coding (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.07%
Medical Coding 3.25%
HIPAA 1.83%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Architectural Engineer's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$75,489
4%
Oral Communication
$74,763
3%
Analysis
$74,763
3%
Leadership
$74,763
3%
Verbal Communication
$74,763
3%
Collaboration
$74,763
3%
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How Education impacts an Architectural Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Architectural Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Architectural Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $69,602 and $74,687).

Architectural Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Architectural Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 39.4%
Associates 36.2%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Architectural Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Engineer'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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Architectural Engineer

Salaries for an Architectural Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $66,884 in 2023 to around $65,783 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Architectural Engineer salary trends, .

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