Graduate Architect Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does a Graduate Architect make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Architect in Sacramento, CA is $75,271. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,235 to $83,854, with most professionals earning between $63,739 and $91,669.

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What does a Graduate Architect do?

Common responsibilities of a Graduate Architect

Review of developer's architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards.

May 10, 2023

Provides construction administration services - overseeing the project completion.

May 14, 2023

Requires an Architectural Degree from an accreditied school with ability to earn professional registration.

January 09, 2023

Creates computer or drafted architectural plans (site, floor, roof and reflected ceiling), interior and exterior elevations, building sections, details and schedules.

February 18, 2023

Completes working drawings, design sketches, presentation drawings, shop drawings, diagrams, schedules and other computer or drafted documents from prepared drawings (sketches, markups, red lines) as required on a project.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrates creative thinking abilities and contributes to firm-wide design.

January 11, 2023

Participates in managing client relationship.

February 02, 2023

Consult with client/department to determine functional and spatial requirements of proposed project(s).

March 22, 2023

Assist with the design / concept & engineering in the area of naval architecture, riser design, mooring systems, hydrodynamics, vessel stability and other marine engineering functions.

April 26, 2023

Building code seminars and updates.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Graduate Architect in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

69235

83854

75271

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69621

84153

75765

What is the average salary for Graduate Architect in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graduate Architect in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Graduate Architect ranges from $69,235 to $83,854 with the average base salary of $75,271. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,621 to $84,153 with the average total cash compensation of $75,765.

View Average Salary for Graduate Architect as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,271	$69,235 - $83,854
Bonus	$494	$386 - $298
Total Pay	$75,765	$69,621 - $84,153

* 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.

Graduate Architect Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,132 - $83,731	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,056 - $83,638	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,519 - $82,987	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,722 - $86,867	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,665 - $89,221	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,773 - $86,929	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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