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5 Highest-Paying States for Architects

Looking for a job in architecture? These five states have the highest average professional architect salaries in the U.S.

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Being a professional architects pays, though exactly how much varies depending on where in America you live. According to data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional architect salary in the United States is $88,860. Find out the top five states with the highest average salaries for professional architects in the U.S.

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#5: Arizona
Average Yearly Salary: $95,220

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#4: Texas
Average Yearly Salary: $99,580

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#3: District of Columbia
Average Yearly Salary: $100,770

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#2: Massachusetts
Average Yearly Salary: $103,920

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#1: New York
Average Yearly Salary: $109,520

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2 percent employment growth for architects between 2016 and 2026.

Note: All salary information is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is accurate as of May 2018.

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Shawnna Stiver
Shawnna is a veteran lifestyle, marketing and news content writer, currently contributing to ecommerce companies in the parenting and babies space. She has had the pleasure of writing traditional, digital and social content for the following industries: beauty, consumer goods, entrepreneurship, financial services, health/wellness, home improvement/DIY, lifestyle, non-profit, parenting and self improvement. For a dose of positivity and to see innovative ways companies are doing good in the world, check out her website: www.kindco.org