What are the main factors that influence an Architectural Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Architectural Designer's salary?

An Architectural Designer's salary grows with experience: an Architect I (0-2 years)earns $61,834, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $75,089, an Architectural Designer (4-7 years)earns $92,483, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $110,736, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $130,310,

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural Designer?

Architectural Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural Designer roles are District of Columbia $101,812, California $101,426, Massachusetts $100,074. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural Designer roles make?

Salaries for Architectural Designer level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Construction Designer: $106,108; Architectural Drafter/Designer: $97,350; Senior Architectural Designer: $93,838; Architectural Lighting Designer: $93,292; Architectural - Industrial Designer: $69,911.

Architectural Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architectural Designer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Designer in Delaware is $93,123 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,736
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,032 to $101,819
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,666

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Architectural Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,819	$8,485	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,123	$7,760	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$85,032	$7,086	$1,635	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Designer Salaries

An 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architectural Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $61,834
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,089
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,483
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,736
Expert (over 8 years): $130,310

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architectural Designer	$61,834
Architect... Level Architectural Designer	$75,089
Architect... Level Architectural Designer	$92,483
Architect... Level Architectural Designer	$110,736
Architect... Level Architectural Designer	$130,310

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How Do 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 Architectural Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,812.
California: $101,426.
Massachusetts: $100,074.

District of Columbia $101,812 California $101,426 Massachusetts $100,074 Washington $99,707 New Jersey $99,670 Alaska $99,541 Connecticut $98,272 New York $97,757

Hawaii $96,111 Rhode Island $95,339 Maryland $94,815 Minnesota $94,097 Colorado $93,821 Illinois $93,730 Oregon $93,380 Delaware $93,123

New Hampshire $92,961 Virginia $92,598 Pennsylvania $91,541 Nevada $91,008 North Dakota $90,833 Michigan $90,557 Wisconsin $90,456 Vermont $90,254

Texas $89,693 Maine $89,656 Arizona $89,601 Ohio $89,536 Georgia $88,690 Indiana $88,267 Wyoming $88,185 Utah $88,056

Iowa $88,001 Kansas $87,559 Louisiana $87,431 North Carolina $87,385 Missouri $87,366 Florida $87,008 Montana $86,815 Nebraska $86,631

Kentucky $86,529 South Carolina $86,162 Tennessee $85,932 Idaho $85,840 New Mexico $85,169 Oklahoma $85,021 Alabama $84,479 South Dakota $83,569

Arkansas $83,072 West Virginia $82,805 Mississippi $82,005

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $96,378
Little Creek: $95,486
Magnolia: $95,881

Lincoln, DE $96,378 Little Creek, DE $95,486 Magnolia, DE $95,881 Milford, DE $96,378 Marydel, DE $95,127 Millsboro, DE $96,378 Millville, DE $97,022 Milton, DE $96,378

Nassau, DE $96,378 Ocean View, DE $97,022 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,022 Seaford, DE $95,366 Selbyville, DE $97,022 Smyrna, DE $95,017 Viola, DE $95,881 Woodside, DE $95,605

Bear, DE $94,318 Newark, DE $94,355 Claymont, DE $94,428 Delaware City, DE $94,355 Hockessin, DE $94,428 Kirkwood, DE $94,355 Middletown, DE $94,824 Montchanin, DE $94,428

New Castle, DE $94,428 Odessa, DE $94,953 Port Penn, DE $94,097 Rockland, DE $94,428 Saint Georges, DE $94,355 Townsend, DE $94,815 Winterthur, DE $94,428 Lewes, DE $96,378

Wilmington, DE $94,428 Dover, DE $95,440 Dover Afb, DE $95,661 Bethany Beach, DE $97,022 Bethel, DE $95,366 Bridgeville, DE $96,378 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,541 Cheswold, DE $95,219

Clayton, DE $94,980 Dagsboro, DE $97,022 Delmar, DE $95,366 Ellendale, DE $96,378 Felton, DE $96,378 Fenwick Island, DE $97,022 Frankford, DE $97,022 Frederica, DE $96,378

Georgetown, DE $96,378 Greenwood, DE $96,378 Harbeson, DE $96,378 Harrington, DE $96,378 Hartly, DE $94,934 Houston, DE $96,378 Kenton, DE $94,980 Laurel, DE $95,366

Yorklyn, DE $94,428

Architectural Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an 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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$85,032

Average $93,123/year

$101,819

$7,086

Average $7,760/month

$8,485

$1,635

Average $1,791/week

$1,958

$41

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,819	$8,485	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,123	$7,760	$1,791	$45
25th Percentile	$85,032	$7,086	$1,635	$41

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