Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $45.21 an hour ($94,030 a year). About 2,570 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($99,280). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.25 | $62,930 |
| 25% of workers | $36.57 | $76,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.21 | $94,030 |
| 75% of workers | $56.78 | $118,090 |
| 90% of workers | $70.33 | $146,290 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $100,050 | 1,270 |
| Knoxville | $94,310 | 380 |
| Memphis | $93,970 | 330 |
| Clarksville | $93,900 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $89,820 | 150 |
| Jackson | $81,510 | 30 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $81,420 | 50 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surveyors | $76,340 |
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