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

An Entry Level Architect's salary grows with experience: an Entry Level Architect (0-2 years)earns $64,280, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $78,063, an Architect III (4-7 years)earns $96,176, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $115,084, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $135,380,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Architect?

Entry Level Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Architect roles are District of Columbia $68,054, California $67,796, Massachusetts $66,892. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Architect roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Architect level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Solutions Architect: $155,470; Architect I (Entry-level Non-registerted Position): $109,592; Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Level Animator: $63,503.

Entry Level Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Architect in Rhode Island is $63,727 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,997
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,764 to $69,626
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,515

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Entry Level Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,626	$5,802	$1,339	$33
Average	$63,727	$5,311	$1,226	$31
25th Percentile	$55,764	$4,647	$1,072	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Architect Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $64,280
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,063
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,176
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,084
Expert (over 8 years): $135,380

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Architect	$64,280
Architect... Level Entry Level Architect	$78,063
Architect... Level Entry Level Architect	$96,176
Architect... Level Entry Level Architect	$115,084
Architect... Level Entry Level Architect	$135,380

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How Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,054.
California: $67,796.
Massachusetts: $66,892.

District of Columbia $68,054 California $67,796 Massachusetts $66,892 Washington $66,646 New Jersey $66,622 Alaska $66,536 Connecticut $65,687 New York $65,343

Hawaii $64,243 Rhode Island $63,727 Maryland $63,376 Minnesota $62,897 Colorado $62,712 Illinois $62,651 Oregon $62,417 Delaware $62,245

New Hampshire $62,137 Virginia $61,895 Pennsylvania $61,188 Nevada $60,832 North Dakota $60,715 Michigan $60,530 Wisconsin $60,463 Vermont $60,328

Texas $59,953 Maine $59,928 Arizona $59,891 Ohio $59,848 Georgia $59,283 Indiana $59,000 Wyoming $58,945 Utah $58,859

Iowa $58,822 Kansas $58,527 Louisiana $58,441 North Carolina $58,410 Missouri $58,398 Florida $58,158 Montana $58,029 Nebraska $57,906

Kentucky $57,838 South Carolina $57,592 Tennessee $57,439 Idaho $57,377 New Mexico $56,929 Oklahoma $56,830 Alabama $56,468 South Dakota $55,859

Arkansas $55,527 West Virginia $55,349 Mississippi $54,814

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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:

Adamsville: $64,523
Albion: $63,978
Ashaway: $64,401

Adamsville, RI $64,523 Albion, RI $63,978 Ashaway, RI $64,401 Barrington, RI $63,810 Block Island, RI $64,165 Bradford, RI $64,362 Bristol, RI $64,055 Carolina, RI $64,256

Charlestown, RI $64,279 Chepachet, RI $64,151 Clayville, RI $63,972 Coventry, RI $63,976 West Greenwich, RI $64,152 East Greenwich, RI $63,933 Exeter, RI $64,134 Fiskeville, RI $63,808

Forestdale, RI $64,300 Foster, RI $64,118 Glendale, RI $64,305 Greene, RI $64,202 Greenville, RI $63,833 Harmony, RI $63,915 Harrisville, RI $64,277 Hope, RI $63,848

Hope Valley, RI $64,344 Hopkinton, RI $64,429 Jamestown, RI $64,214 Kenyon, RI $64,248 Little Compton, RI $64,513 Manville, RI $64,062 Mapleville, RI $64,164 Newport, RI $64,279

Middletown, RI $64,307 North Kingstown, RI $64,043 North Scituate, RI $63,916 Oakland, RI $64,233 Pascoag, RI $64,320 Pawtucket, RI $63,714 Central Falls, RI $63,743 Cumberland, RI $64,105

Lincoln, RI $63,807 Portsmouth, RI $64,272 Prudence Island, RI $64,140 Rockville, RI $64,419 Saunderstown, RI $64,175 Shannock, RI $64,252 Slatersville, RI $64,301 Slocum, RI $64,173

Tiverton, RI $64,467 Wakefield, RI $64,230 Kingston, RI $64,205 Narragansett, RI $64,248 Peace Dale, RI $64,222 Warren, RI $63,974 Warwick, RI $63,796 Westerly, RI $64,416

West Kingston, RI $64,226 West Warwick, RI $63,874 Wood River Junction, RI $64,317 Woonsocket, RI $64,304 North Smithfield, RI $64,157 Wyoming, RI $64,252 Providence, RI $63,696 Cranston, RI $63,704

North Providence, RI $63,712 East Providence, RI $63,700 Riverside, RI $63,720 Rumford, RI $63,711 Smithfield, RI $63,840 Johnston, RI $63,733

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$55,764

Average $63,727/year

$69,626

$4,647

Average $5,311/month

$5,802

$1,072

Average $1,226/week

$1,339

$27

Average $31/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,626	$5,802	$1,339	$33
Average	$63,727	$5,311	$1,226	$31
25th Percentile	$55,764	$4,647	$1,072	$27

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