Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Virginia
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Virginia earn an average of $105,970 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $106,260. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $115,480.
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Average pay for architects, except landscape and naval by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $106,260 | $51.09 |
| Virginia | $105,970 | $50.95 |
| Maryland | $119,770 | $57.58 |
| District of Columbia | $113,890 | $54.76 |
| North Carolina | $104,270 | $50.13 |
| Tennessee | $98,970 | $47.58 |
| Kentucky | $97,670 | $46.96 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Civil Engineers$105,340
- Industrial Engineers$109,170
- Mechanical Engineers$114,770
- Electrical Engineers$123,830
- Engineers, All Other$145,830
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67,510
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do architects, except landscape and naval make in Virginia?
The average is $105,970 a year, and the median is $97,680. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $106,260.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$50.95 an hour on average; the median is $46.96.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($115,480), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($105,040). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($85,420).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.