Architectural Designer Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does an Architectural Designer make in Charleston, SC? The average Architectural Designer salary in Charleston, SC is $97,340 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $86,349 and $108,948. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Architectural Designer?

The term Architectural Designer may refer to an architect, architectural technologist or any other person that is involved in the design process of buildings or urban landscapes. Unless they are a registered architect, architectural designers may not hold the same degree qualification and are generally not recognised by a statutory body. Depending on the jurisdiction, limitations may exist in project size and scope that an Architectural Designer is permitted to perform services for without direct supervision from a registered architect. Independent architectural designers generally work on p...

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Architectural Designer - Truss Design

Precision Truss - Withee , WI

Architectural Designer - Truss Design Withee, WI * Design wooden roof & floor trusses that meet the structural requirements and specifications of residential, agricultural, and commercial building ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Architectural Designer

StudioPlus LLC - Traverse City , MI

Architectural Designer The Architectural Designer position provides architectural graduates with the opportunity to gain experience by producing documents, drawings, and deliverables for a variety of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

Project Architect/Architectural Designer

Partners by Design - Chicago , IL

... Architectural Designer to join our Corporate Interiors and Architecture team in Chicago. The primary responsibilities of the Project Architect/Architectural Designer is to ensure the technical and ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Architectural Designer II (onsite)

Ruhnau Clarke Architects - Sacramento , CA

Architectural Designer II reports to Project Manager. Under supervision from project managers, coordinates technical aspects of projects. Responsible for production, schedule, and technical aspects ...

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Architectural Designer

The Schemmer Associates Inc. - Edmond , OK

Schemmer of Oklahoma City Metro Area is looking to hire a detail-oriented full-time Architectural Designer . Are you looking for a place to jump start your career in architecture? Do you want to work ...

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Architectural Designer 1

Aria Group Architects, Inc - Oak Park , IL

... Architectural Designer 1: Performs variety of technical projects assignments including core design sections from concept to completion within wide range of hospitality sectors. Requires: Master in ...

Recruitology - 15 days ago

What does an Architectural Designer do?

Common responsibilities of an Architectural Designer

Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and production sheets for accuracy and quality.

February 03, 2023

Participate in company and/or individual community involvement opportunities.

February 23, 2023

Develop per the production schedule, all pieces, hardware and reinforcing drawings required for project, double checking work for accuracy and completeness.

March 23, 2023

Prepares construction documents and assembles information regarding design, construction documents, specifications, materials, detailing, equipment integration, development of budgets and schedules.

April 06, 2023

Demonstrated ability to innovate and push boundaries of design, while adhering to budget requirements.

April 06, 2023

Assist the Project Architect by taking responsibility for portions of the technical aspects of the project work, including design development, contract document preparation, and construction administration services for the project team.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Architectural Designer in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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86349

108948

97340

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86782

110225

98288

What is the average salary for Architectural Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Architectural Designer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Architectural Designer ranges from $86,349 to $108,948 with the average base salary of $97,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,782 to $110,225 with the average total cash compensation of $98,288.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,340	$86,349 - $108,948
Bonus	$948	$432 - $1,277
Total Pay	$98,288	$86,782 - $110,225

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Architectural Designer Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,317 - $108,906	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,317 - $108,906	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,189 - $108,746	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,935 - $108,425	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,858 - $107,066	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,277 - $102,548	COMPARE TO Charleston, SC

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About Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,875 in 2017. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorche...

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