Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for architects, except landscape and naval is $46.96 an hour ($97,680 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($99,280). Virginia ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architects, except landscape and naval in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.69 | $65,910 |
| 25% of workers | $37.65 | $78,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.96 | $97,680 |
| 75% of workers | $60.46 | $125,750 |
| 90% of workers | $78.94 | $164,190 |
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $101,410 | 420 |
| Richmond | $95,860 | 410 |
| Charlottesville | $84,650 | 170 |
| Roanoke | $82,530 | 50 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $73,710 | 30 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Surveyors | $71,070 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $86,660 |
| Landscape Architects | $81,380 |
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