What are the main factors that influence a Building Architect's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Building Architect?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Building Architect roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Building Architect's salary?

A Building Architect's salary grows with experience: an Building Architect (0-2 years)earns $61,744, an Architect II (2-4 years)earns $74,984, an Architect III (4-7 years)earns $92,389, an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $110,538, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $130,024,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Architect?

Building Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Architect roles are District of Columbia $67,990, California $67,732, Massachusetts $66,829. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Architect roles make?

Salaries for Building Architect level roles vary by specialization: Building Superintendent: $107,155; Building Manager: $90,862; Building Engineer: $90,161; Building Director: $89,406; Building Scientist: $83,922.

Building Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Architect make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Architect in Delaware is $62,187 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,685
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,263 to $68,205
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,958

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Building Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,205	$5,684	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,187	$5,182	$1,196	$30
25th Percentile	$55,263	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Building Architect Salaries

A Building 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 Building Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building 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): $61,744
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,984
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,389
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,538
Expert (over 8 years): $130,024

Levels	Salary
Building ... Level Building Architect	$61,744
Architect... Level Building Architect	$74,984
Architect... Level Building Architect	$92,389
Architect... Level Building Architect	$110,538
Architect... Level Building Architect	$130,024

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

District of Columbia: $67,990.
California: $67,732.
Massachusetts: $66,829.

District of Columbia $67,990 California $67,732 Massachusetts $66,829 Washington $66,584 New Jersey $66,559 Alaska $66,473 Connecticut $65,626 New York $65,282

Hawaii $64,183 Rhode Island $63,667 Maryland $63,317 Minnesota $62,838 Colorado $62,654 Illinois $62,592 Oregon $62,359 Delaware $62,187

New Hampshire $62,079 Virginia $61,837 Pennsylvania $61,131 Nevada $60,775 North Dakota $60,658 Michigan $60,474 Wisconsin $60,406 Vermont $60,271

Texas $59,896 Maine $59,872 Arizona $59,835 Ohio $59,792 Georgia $59,227 Indiana $58,945 Wyoming $58,889 Utah $58,803

Iowa $58,767 Kansas $58,472 Louisiana $58,386 North Carolina $58,355 Missouri $58,343 Florida $58,103 Montana $57,974 Nebraska $57,852

Kentucky $57,784 South Carolina $57,538 Tennessee $57,385 Idaho $57,324 New Mexico $56,875 Oklahoma $56,777 Alabama $56,415 South Dakota $55,807

Arkansas $55,475 West Virginia $55,297 Mississippi $54,763

Top Paying Cities for Building 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:

Lincoln: $61,907
Little Creek: $62,360
Magnolia: $62,270

Lincoln, DE $61,907 Little Creek, DE $62,360 Magnolia, DE $62,270 Milford, DE $62,064 Marydel, DE $62,166 Millsboro, DE $61,647 Millville, DE $61,742 Milton, DE $61,849

Nassau, DE $61,894 Ocean View, DE $61,732 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,850 Seaford, DE $61,885 Selbyville, DE $61,629 Smyrna, DE $62,403 Viola, DE $62,116 Woodside, DE $62,283

Bear, DE $62,139 Newark, DE $62,116 Claymont, DE $62,243 Delaware City, DE $62,178 Hockessin, DE $62,110 Kirkwood, DE $62,166 Middletown, DE $62,190 Montchanin, DE $62,124

New Castle, DE $62,134 Odessa, DE $62,221 Port Penn, DE $62,263 Rockland, DE $62,130 Saint Georges, DE $62,170 Townsend, DE $62,266 Winterthur, DE $62,138 Lewes, DE $61,873

Wilmington, DE $62,113 Dover, DE $62,360 Dover Afb, DE $62,032 Bethany Beach, DE $61,667 Bethel, DE $61,731 Bridgeville, DE $61,876 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,185 Cheswold, DE $62,340

Clayton, DE $62,342 Dagsboro, DE $61,624 Delmar, DE $61,525 Ellendale, DE $61,712 Felton, DE $62,059 Fenwick Island, DE $61,637 Frankford, DE $61,530 Frederica, DE $62,121

Georgetown, DE $61,601 Greenwood, DE $61,886 Harbeson, DE $61,666 Harrington, DE $61,981 Hartly, DE $62,173 Houston, DE $61,892 Kenton, DE $62,345 Laurel, DE $61,564

Yorklyn, DE $62,129

Building Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Architect roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Building Architect positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Architect as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Architect

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$77,734	$37.0	25%
Construction	$74,624	$36.0	20%
Business Services	$65,296	$31.0	5%

Building Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building 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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$55,263

Average $62,187/year

$68,205

$4,605

Average $5,182/month

$5,684

$1,063

Average $1,196/week

$1,312

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,205	$5,684	$1,312	$33
Average	$62,187	$5,182	$1,196	$30
25th Percentile	$55,263	$4,605	$1,063	$27

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