Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $46.01 an hour ($95,700 a year). About 2,980 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($99,280). North Carolina ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.12 | $64,730 |
| 25% of workers | $37.98 | $79,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.01 | $95,700 |
| 75% of workers | $59.12 | $122,960 |
| 90% of workers | $78.98 | $164,270 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $103,100 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $98,620 | 1,340 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $98,620 | 230 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $96,040 | 90 |
| Wilmington | $93,720 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $91,570 | 790 |
| Winston-Salem | $80,260 | 70 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for architects, except landscape and naval
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surveyors | $76,210 |
| Landscape Architects | $83,420 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $81,080 |
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