Entry Level Architectural Designer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Architectural Designer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Architectural Designer in the United States is $60,592 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,307
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,021 to $66,200
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,128
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Entry Level Architectural Designer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $66,200 $5,517 $1,273 $32
Average $60,592 $5,049 $1,165 $29
25th Percentile $53,021 $4,418 $1,020 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Architectural Designer Salaries

An Entry Level Architectural Designer'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 Entry Level Architectural Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Architectural Designer'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): $61,117
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,221
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,431
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,434
  • Expert (over 8 years): $128,752
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Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Architectural Designer$61,117
Architect... Level Entry Level Architectural Designer$74,221
Architect... Level Entry Level Architectural Designer$91,431
Architect... Level Entry Level Architectural Designer$109,434
Architect... Level Entry Level Architectural Designer$128,752
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$74,221 < 2 yrs
$91,431 2-4 yrs
$109,434 5-8 yrs
$128,752 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Architectural Designers

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: $76,424
  • San Francisco: $75,673
  • Oakland: $73,994

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Architectural Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.12% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Adobe (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
  • Conceptualization (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Conceptualization is a process that involves coming up with clear, concise definitions. It is the reverse process of conception.
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Leadership 5.12%
Adobe 1.96%
Conceptualization 1.36%
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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 Entry Level Architectural Designer's salary.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
AWS
 $82,405
36%
Azure
 $80,587
33%
Salesforce
 $76,345
26%
Computer Science
 $73,922
22%
Java
 $72,710
20%
API
 $72,710
20%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Architectural Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Architectural Designers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Entry Level Architectural Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,537 and $68,762).

Entry Level Architectural Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Architectural Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 2.2%
Associates 3.0%
Bachelors 47.7%
Masters 45.5%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Entry Level Architectural Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Architectural Designer'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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$53,021
Average $60,592/year
$66,200
$4,418
Average $5,049/month
$5,517
$1,020
Average $1,165/week
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Average $29/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $66,200 $5,517 $1,273 $32
Average $60,592 $5,049 $1,165 $29
25th Percentile $53,021 $4,418 $1,020 $25

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Architectural Designer

Salaries for an Entry Level Architectural Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,562 in 2023 to around $52,529 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Architectural Designer salary trends, .

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