Intermediate Architectural Designer Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intermediate Architectural Designer in the United States is $63,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,165
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,146 to $68,854
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,977
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Intermediate Architectural Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $68,854 $5,738 $1,324 $33
Average $63,021 $5,252 $1,212 $30
25th Percentile $55,146 $4,596 $1,061 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Architectural Designer Salaries

An Intermediate 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 Intermediate Architectural Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate 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): $63,568
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,196
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,097
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,822
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,913
Levels Salary
Intermedi... Level Intermediate Architectural Designer$63,568
Architect... Level Intermediate Architectural Designer$77,196
Architect... Level Intermediate Architectural Designer$95,097
Architect... Level Intermediate Architectural Designer$113,822
Architect... Level Intermediate Architectural Designer$133,913
$63,568 0 yr
$77,196 < 2 yrs
$95,097 2-4 yrs
$113,822 5-8 yrs
$133,913 > 8 yrs
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How Do Intermediate Architectural Designer 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 Intermediate Architectural Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,777.
  • California: $69,512.
  • Massachusetts: $68,586.

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate 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: $79,488
  • San Francisco: $78,707
  • Oakland: $76,961

What Skills Can Increase an Intermediate 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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 Intermediate 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
 $85,708
36%
Azure
 $83,818
33%
Salesforce
 $79,406
26%
Computer Science
 $76,885
22%
Java
 $75,625
20%
API
 $75,625
20%
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How Education impacts an Intermediate Architectural Designer's Salary?

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

Intermediate Architectural Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Intermediate 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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Intermediate Architectural Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate 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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$55,146
Average $63,021/year
$68,854
$4,596
Average $5,252/month
$5,738
$1,061
Average $1,212/week
$1,324
$27
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $68,854 $5,738 $1,324 $33
Average $63,021 $5,252 $1,212 $30
25th Percentile $55,146 $4,596 $1,061 $27

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Salary Trends for Intermediate Architectural Designer

Salaries for an Intermediate Architectural Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,670 in 2023 to around $54,635 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Intermediate Architectural Designer salary trends, .

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