What are the main factors that influence an Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Architectural Designer (Level)?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Architectural Designer (Level) roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary?

An Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $64,392 for beginners, reaching about $95,589 at mid-level, and approach $159,164 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural Designer (Level)?

Architectural Designer (Level) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural Designer (Level) roles are District of Columbia $73,241, California $72,963, Massachusetts $71,990. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural Designer (Level) roles make?

Salaries for Architectural Designer (Level) level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Construction Designer: $106,144; Architectural Drafter/Designer: $97,368; Senior Architectural Designer: $93,852; Architectural Lighting Designer: $93,306; Architectural Designer: $91,969.

Architectural Designer (Level) Salary in Virginia

How much does an Architectural Designer (Level) make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Designer (Level) in Virginia is $66,612 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,977
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,576 to $77,272
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,349

10% $49,349

50% (Median) $66,612

90% $86,977

Architectural Designer (Level) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,272	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$66,612	$5,551	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,576	$4,798	$1,107	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Designer (Level) Salaries

An Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architectural Designer (Level) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Designer (Level)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,392
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,872
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,589
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,127
Expert (over 8 years): $159,164

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architectural Designer (Level)	less than 1 year	$64,392
Motion Graphic Design Specialist II	1-2 years	$78,872
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$95,589
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$131,127
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$159,164

How Do Architectural Designer (Level) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architectural Designer (Level)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,241.
California: $72,963.
Massachusetts: $71,990.

District of Columbia $73,241 California $72,963 Massachusetts $71,990 Washington $71,726 New Jersey $71,699 Alaska $71,607 Connecticut $70,694 New York $70,323

Hawaii $69,139 Rhode Island $68,584 Maryland $68,207 Minnesota $67,691 Colorado $67,492 Illinois $67,426 Oregon $67,175 Delaware $66,989

New Hampshire $66,873 Virginia $66,612 Pennsylvania $65,852 Nevada $65,468 North Dakota $65,342 Michigan $65,144 Wisconsin $65,071 Vermont $64,926

Texas $64,522 Maine $64,496 Arizona $64,456 Ohio $64,410 Georgia $63,801 Indiana $63,497 Wyoming $63,437 Utah $63,345

Iowa $63,305 Kansas $62,987 Louisiana $62,895 North Carolina $62,862 Missouri $62,849 Florida $62,591 Montana $62,452 Nebraska $62,319

Kentucky $62,247 South Carolina $61,982 Tennessee $61,817 Idaho $61,750 New Mexico $61,268 Oklahoma $61,162 Alabama $60,771 South Dakota $60,117

Arkansas $59,759 West Virginia $59,568 Mississippi $58,992

Top Paying Cities for Architectural Designer (Level)

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $61,261
Lambsburg: $61,391
Laurel Fork: $61,460

Ivanhoe, VA $61,261

Lambsburg, VA $61,391

Laurel Fork, VA $61,460

Marion, VA $60,941

Max Meadows, VA $61,358

Meadowview, VA $60,392

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $60,882

Rocky Gap, VA $60,916

Ruther Glen, VA $64,258

Sealston, VA $65,920

Sharps, VA $63,975

Spotsylvania, VA $64,858

Sparta, VA $64,518

Stafford, VA $67,824

Stratford, VA $65,227

Tappahannock, VA $64,371

Thornburg, VA $65,071

Unionville, VA $64,015

Village, VA $64,290

Warsaw, VA $64,518

Weems, VA $63,252

Sandy Point, VA $64,602

White Stone, VA $63,076

Wicomico Church, VA $63,536

Woodford, VA $64,806

Zacata, VA $65,025

Winchester, VA $64,719

Bentonville, VA $64,164

Berryville, VA $65,653

Boyce, VA $65,772

Brucetown, VA $64,762

Chester Gap, VA $65,389

Clear Brook, VA $64,437

Cross Junction, VA $62,346

Fishers Hill, VA $63,243

Flint Hill, VA $65,035

Front Royal, VA $65,072

Gore, VA $62,696

Hume, VA $65,914

Huntly, VA $65,144

Strasburg, VA $62,996

Linden, VA $66,074

Markham, VA $66,059

Maurertown, VA $62,139

Middletown, VA $64,226

Millwood, VA $65,655

Rileyville, VA $63,446

Earlysville, VA $62,516

Esmont, VA $61,938

Faber, VA $61,663

Fishersville, VA $62,237

Free Union, VA $62,413

Gordonsville, VA $63,067

Greenwood, VA $62,162

Ivy, VA $62,542

Keene, VA $62,188

Keswick, VA $62,666

Locust Dale, VA $63,349

Lovingston, VA $61,002

Lyndhurst, VA $61,461

Montpelier Station, VA $63,082

Nellysford, VA $61,533

North Garden, VA $62,127

Orange, VA $63,699

Palmyra, VA $62,693

Piney River, VA $60,718

Quinque, VA $62,675

Roseland, VA $60,951

Ruckersville, VA $62,649

Schuyler, VA $61,720

Shipman, VA $60,992

Somerset, VA $63,085

Stanardsville, VA $62,467

Troy, VA $62,762

Tyro, VA $61,117

Waynesboro, VA $62,332

White Hall, VA $62,444

Woodberry Forest, VA $63,329

Achilles, VA $62,366

Amelia Court House, VA $63,524

Ark, VA $62,763

Arvonia, VA $62,206

Ashland, VA $64,142

Aylett, VA $64,173

Barhamsville, VA $63,249

Beaumont, VA $63,509

Beaverdam, VA $64,136

Bena, VA $62,348

Bohannon, VA $62,604

Bremo Bluff, VA $62,610

Bruington, VA $64,045

Bumpass, VA $64,040

Cardinal, VA $62,632

Cartersville, VA $63,128

Charles City, VA $63,644

Christchurch, VA $63,125

Church View, VA $63,271

Cobbs Creek, VA $62,806

Columbia, VA $62,964

Crozier, VA $63,933

Cumberland, VA $62,614

Deltaville, VA $62,857

Diggs, VA $62,628

Redwood, VA $60,950

Rich Creek, VA $61,158

Ridgeway, VA $61,584

Riner, VA $61,152

Ripplemead, VA $60,992

Rocky Mount, VA $61,005

Salem, VA $60,707

Sandy Level, VA $61,135

Shawsville, VA $60,894

Spencer, VA $61,569

Staffordsville, VA $61,262

Stanleytown, VA $61,685

Stuart, VA $61,553

Thaxton, VA $60,822

Troutville, VA $60,799

Union Hall, VA $61,016

Vesta, VA $61,475

Villamont, VA $60,791

Vinton, VA $60,678

Wirtz, VA $60,828

Woolwine, VA $61,432

Bristol, VA $59,181

Abingdon, VA $60,058

Andover, VA $59,880

Appalachia, VA $59,880

Bee, VA $60,619

Ben Hur, VA $60,128

Big Stone Gap, VA $59,346

Birchleaf, VA $60,680

Blackwater, VA $59,420

Castlewood, VA $59,593

Cleveland, VA $60,317

Clinchco, VA $60,626

Clintwood, VA $60,557

Coeburn, VA $59,980

Damascus, VA $60,529

Dante, VA $60,320

Davenport, VA $60,738

Dryden, VA $59,540

Duffield, VA $59,036

Dungannon, VA $59,251

East Stone Gap, VA $59,471

Ewing, VA $60,888

Fort Blackmore, VA $58,872

Gate City, VA $58,470

Haysi, VA $60,973

Hiltons, VA $58,608

Honaker, VA $60,654

Jonesville, VA $60,275

Keokee, VA $59,716

Lebanon, VA $60,083

Mc Clure, VA $60,332

Mendota, VA $59,199

Nickelsville, VA $58,951

Nora, VA $60,173

Norton, VA $59,944

Pennington Gap, VA $59,702

Pound, VA $60,192

Rosedale, VA $60,587

Rose Hill, VA $60,781

Saint Charles, VA $60,052

Saint Paul, VA $59,974

Weber City, VA $58,292

Whitetop, VA $60,766

Wise, VA $60,105

Pulaski, VA $61,418

Atkins, VA $60,900

Austinville, VA $61,392

Barren Springs, VA $61,444

Bastian, VA $60,908

Bland, VA $61,051

Broadford, VA $60,845

Cana, VA $61,486

Ceres, VA $60,850

Chilhowie, VA $60,830

Cripple Creek, VA $61,105

Crockett, VA $61,090

Draper, VA $61,367

Dugspur, VA $61,412

Elk Creek, VA $61,062

Emory, VA $60,658

Fancy Gap, VA $61,433

Fries, VA $61,267

Galax, VA $61,367

Glade Spring, VA $60,537

Rural Retreat, VA $61,013

Saltville, VA $60,856

Speedwell, VA $61,053

Sugar Grove, VA $60,914

Tannersville, VA $60,808

Troutdale, VA $60,871

Willis, VA $61,380

Woodlawn, VA $61,405

Wytheville, VA $61,232

Staunton, VA $62,257

Augusta Springs, VA $61,993

Bacova, VA $61,702

Blue Grass, VA $61,727

Brownsburg, VA $61,358

Buena Vista, VA $60,855

Churchville, VA $62,430

Clifton Forge, VA $61,494

Covington, VA $61,160

Craigsville, VA $62,000

Crimora, VA $62,494

Deerfield, VA $62,049

Doe Hill, VA $61,996

Fairfield, VA $61,268

Fort Defiance, VA $62,540

Glen Wilton, VA $61,260

Goshen, VA $61,733

Greenville, VA $61,695

Grottoes, VA $62,552

Head Waters, VA $62,098

Hot Springs, VA $61,530

Iron Gate, VA $61,599

Lexington, VA $61,375

Low Moor, VA $61,455

Mc Dowell, VA $62,020

Middlebrook, VA $61,710

Millboro, VA $61,758

Mint Spring, VA $62,020

Montebello, VA $61,148

Monterey, VA $61,842

Mount Sidney, VA $62,567

Mustoe, VA $61,944

New Hope, VA $62,531

Port Republic, VA $62,518

Raphine, VA $61,432

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,493

Selma, VA $61,516

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,559

Stuarts Draft, VA $61,789

Swoope, VA $62,147

Verona, VA $62,568

Vesuvius, VA $61,010

Warm Springs, VA $61,721

West Augusta, VA $62,184

Weyers Cave, VA $62,583

Williamsville, VA $62,055

Lynchburg, VA $59,945

Altavista, VA $60,513

Alton, VA $61,836

Amherst, VA $60,352

Appomattox, VA $60,461

Bedford, VA $60,830

Big Island, VA $60,496

Blairs, VA $61,821

Brookneal, VA $60,753

Buffalo Junction, VA $62,032

Callands, VA $61,522

Chatham, VA $61,573

Clifford, VA $60,444

Clover, VA $61,685

Cluster Springs, VA $62,028

Coleman Falls, VA $60,193

Concord, VA $60,027

Crystal Hill, VA $61,590

Danville, VA $61,870

Hillsville, VA $61,486

Carson, VA $63,855

Hiwassee, VA $61,284

Independence, VA $61,071

Annandale, VA $72,665

Burke, VA $71,984

Dumfries, VA $69,877

Dunn Loring, VA $72,758

Fairfax, VA $71,672

Fairfax Station, VA $71,477

Falls Church, VA $72,822

Fort Belvoir, VA $71,941

Great Falls, VA $71,674

Greenway, VA $72,821

Lorton, VA $71,535

Merrifield, VA $72,591

Mc Lean, VA $72,814

West Mclean, VA $72,821

Mount Vernon, VA $72,211

Newington, VA $72,045

Dry Fork, VA $61,702

Brooke, VA $67,331

Evington, VA $60,277

Forest, VA $60,160

Gladstone, VA $60,513

Gladys, VA $60,514

Glasgow, VA $60,901

Goode, VA $60,359

Gretna, VA $61,134

Halifax, VA $61,818

Howardsville, VA $61,719

Hurt, VA $60,792

Java, VA $61,502

Ararat, VA $61,471

Axton, VA $61,661

Bassett, VA $61,616

Belspring, VA $61,296

Bent Mountain, VA $60,776

Blacksburg, VA $61,007

Blue Ridge, VA $60,756

Boones Mill, VA $60,733

Buchanan, VA $60,961

Callaway, VA $60,892

Christiansburg, VA $61,013

Cascade, VA $61,607

Catawba, VA $60,857

Check, VA $60,986

Claudville, VA $61,434

Cloverdale, VA $60,642

Collinsville, VA $61,821

Copper Hill, VA $60,906

Critz, VA $61,533

Daleville, VA $60,705

Dublin, VA $61,328

Eagle Rock, VA $61,137

Eggleston, VA $61,205

Elliston, VA $60,844

Ferrum, VA $61,233

Fieldale, VA $61,733

Fincastle, VA $60,894

Floyd, VA $61,237

Glade Hill, VA $60,965

Glen Lyn, VA $61,010

Goodview, VA $60,749

Hardy, VA $60,724

Henry, VA $61,324

Huddleston, VA $60,949

Keeling, VA $61,760

Chester, VA $64,155

Chesterfield, VA $64,117

Church Road, VA $63,906

Colonial Heights, VA $64,181

Courtland, VA $62,639

Dendron, VA $62,827

Dewitt, VA $63,701

Dinwiddie, VA $63,875

Disputanta, VA $63,927

Dolphin, VA $63,001

Drewryville, VA $62,502

Ebony, VA $62,071

Elberon, VA $62,568

Emporia, VA $62,643

Ford, VA $63,757

Franklin, VA $62,446

Freeman, VA $62,987

Gasburg, VA $62,204

Hopewell, VA $64,049

Ivor, VA $62,547

Jarratt, VA $63,184

Lawrenceville, VA $62,767

Mc Kenney, VA $63,534

Meredithville, VA $62,677

Newsoms, VA $62,240

Prince George, VA $64,109

Rawlings, VA $63,289

Sedley, VA $62,723

Skippers, VA $62,393

Spring Grove, VA $63,167

Stony Creek, VA $63,531

Surry, VA $62,415

Sussex, VA $63,388

Sutherland, VA $64,056

Valentines, VA $62,262

Wakefield, VA $62,803

Warfield, VA $63,341

Waverly, VA $63,297

White Plains, VA $62,228

Wilsons, VA $63,568

Yale, VA $63,131

Zuni, VA $62,522

Claremont, VA $63,251

Farmville, VA $62,065

Baskerville, VA $61,963

Indian Valley, VA $61,326

Mc Coy, VA $61,193

Martinsville, VA $61,719

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,490

Moneta, VA $60,850

Montvale, VA $60,849

Narrows, VA $61,194

Newbern, VA $61,248

New Castle, VA $60,897

Newport, VA $61,036

New River, VA $61,416

Oriskany, VA $61,016

Paint Bank, VA $60,920

Parrott, VA $61,223

Patrick Springs, VA $61,603

Pearisburg, VA $61,255

Pembroke, VA $61,254

Penhook, VA $61,167

Pilot, VA $61,035

Pittsville, VA $61,137

Radford, VA $61,348

Long Island, VA $60,744

Lowry, VA $60,473

Lynch Station, VA $60,750

Madison Heights, VA $59,946

Monroe, VA $60,245

Naruna, VA $60,560

Nathalie, VA $61,293

Natural Bridge, VA $61,094

Natural Bridge Station, VA $60,830

Nelson, VA $62,123

Norwood, VA $60,745

Ringgold, VA $61,782

Rustburg, VA $60,084

Scottsburg, VA $61,902

Scottsville, VA $62,237

South Boston, VA $61,956

Spout Spring, VA $60,195

Sutherlin, VA $61,788

Sweet Briar, VA $60,123

Vernon Hill, VA $61,715

Virgilina, VA $61,975

Wingina, VA $61,105

Amonate, VA $60,969

Bandy, VA $60,836

Big Rock, VA $61,166

Bishop, VA $60,842

Bluefield, VA $61,029

Boissevain, VA $60,880

Breaks, VA $61,066

Burkes Garden, VA $60,904

Cedar Bluff, VA $60,993

Doran, VA $61,244

Falls Mills, VA $60,880

Grundy, VA $61,269

Horsepen, VA $60,865

Hurley, VA $60,954

Jewell Ridge, VA $60,993

Keen Mountain, VA $61,231

Mavisdale, VA $60,999

Maxie, VA $61,179

North Tazewell, VA $60,984

Oakwood, VA $61,266

Pilgrims Knob, VA $61,099

Pocahontas, VA $60,900

Pounding Mill, VA $61,078

Raven, VA $61,215

Red Ash, VA $61,272

Richlands, VA $61,236

Rowe, VA $61,021

Shortt Gap, VA $61,158

Swords Creek, VA $61,004

Tazewell, VA $60,888

Vansant, VA $61,005

Whitewood, VA $61,012

Wolford, VA $61,023

Boydton, VA $62,096

Bracey, VA $62,255

Brodnax, VA $62,495

Buckingham, VA $61,401

Burkeville, VA $62,351

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,458

Chase City, VA $61,776

Clarksville, VA $62,206

Crewe, VA $62,749

Cullen, VA $61,275

Dillwyn, VA $62,014

Drakes Branch, VA $61,770

Dundas, VA $62,688

Evergreen, VA $60,519

Fort Mitchell, VA $61,769

Green Bay, VA $62,007

Hampden Sydney, VA $62,159

Kenbridge, VA $62,353

Keysville, VA $61,764

La Crosse, VA $62,160

Lunenburg, VA $61,881

Meherrin, VA $61,887

Nottoway, VA $62,653

Pamplin, VA $61,070

Phenix, VA $60,794

Prospect, VA $61,453

Randolph, VA $61,558

Red House, VA $60,616

Red Oak, VA $61,856

Rice, VA $62,430

Saxe, VA $61,722

Skipwith, VA $61,899

South Hill, VA $62,137

Victoria, VA $62,099

Wylliesburg, VA $61,801

Roanoke, VA $60,599

Wachapreague, VA $62,923

Wardtown, VA $62,800

Wattsville, VA $62,982

Willis Wharf, VA $62,904

Windsor, VA $62,368

Withams, VA $62,932

Norfolk, VA $62,048

Newport News, VA $62,187

Fort Eustis, VA $62,212

Hampton, VA $62,225

Fort Monroe, VA $62,191

Poquoson, VA $62,205

Yorktown, VA $62,278

Lackey, VA $62,303

Seaford, VA $62,228

Portsmouth, VA $62,065

Fort Lee, VA $64,178

Petersburg, VA $64,178

Virginia State University, VA $64,178

Alberta, VA $62,910

Ammon, VA $63,753

Blackstone, VA $63,214

Boykins, VA $62,314

Branchville, VA $62,166

Capron, VA $62,621

Round Hill, VA $67,283

Catharpin, VA $69,804

Delaplane, VA $66,579

Ashburn, VA $70,093

Chantilly, VA $70,831

Gainesville, VA $69,236

Hamilton, VA $68,190

Lincoln, VA $68,123

Sterling, VA $70,946

Haymarket, VA $69,170

Herndon, VA $71,207

Leesburg, VA $68,992

Lovettsville, VA $67,463

Nokesville, VA $69,321

Upperville, VA $66,800

Warrenton, VA $67,042

Reston, VA $71,617

Waterford, VA $68,078

The Plains, VA $68,269

Doswell, VA $64,164

Dutton, VA $62,792

Fork Union, VA $62,803

Foster, VA $62,590

Glen Allen, VA $64,309

Gloucester, VA $62,726

Gloucester Point, VA $62,346

Goochland, VA $63,607

Grimstead, VA $62,747

Gum Spring, VA $63,607

Gwynn, VA $62,747

Hadensville, VA $63,508

Hallieford, VA $62,728

Hanover, VA $64,177

Hardyville, VA $62,915

Hartfield, VA $62,937

Hayes, VA $62,385

Henrico, VA $64,357

Hudgins, VA $62,698

Jamaica, VA $63,482

Jamestown, VA $62,528

Jetersville, VA $62,796

Kents Store, VA $62,944

King And Queen Court House, VA $63,578

King William, VA $63,907

Lanexa, VA $63,479

Lightfoot, VA $62,835

Little Plymouth, VA $63,497

Locust Hill, VA $63,125

Louisa, VA $63,597

Macon, VA $63,669

Maidens, VA $63,850

Manakin Sabot, VA $64,059

Mannboro, VA $63,642

Manquin, VA $64,093

Maryus, VA $62,354

Mascot, VA $63,311

Mathews, VA $62,627

Burgess, VA $63,712

Accomac, VA $62,873

Assawoman, VA $62,898

Atlantic, VA $62,983

Battery Park, VA $62,196

Belle Haven, VA $62,837

Birdsnest, VA $62,718

Bloxom, VA $62,970

Cape Charles, VA $62,632

Capeville, VA $62,645

Carrollton, VA $62,188

Carrsville, VA $62,472

Cheriton, VA $62,638

Chesapeake, VA $62,212

Chincoteague Island, VA $63,023

Wallops Island, VA $62,977

Craddockville, VA $62,847

Davis Wharf, VA $62,833

Eastville, VA $62,662

Exmore, VA $62,810

Franktown, VA $62,739

Greenbackville, VA $63,166

Greenbush, VA $62,985

Hacksneck, VA $62,811

Hallwood, VA $62,952

Harborton, VA $62,965

Horntown, VA $63,060

Oak Hall, VA $62,930

Isle Of Wight, VA $62,328

Jamesville, VA $62,775

Jenkins Bridge, VA $62,962

Keller, VA $62,887

Locustville, VA $62,884

Machipongo, VA $62,708

Mappsville, VA $62,939

Marionville, VA $62,708

Mears, VA $62,906

Melfa, VA $62,895

Modest Town, VA $63,058

Nassawadox, VA $62,773

Nelsonia, VA $63,062

New Church, VA $63,039

Onancock, VA $62,948

Onley, VA $62,878

Oyster, VA $62,653

Painter, VA $62,849

Parksley, VA $62,982

Pungoteague, VA $62,875

Quinby, VA $62,710

Rescue, VA $62,192

Sanford, VA $63,050

Saxis, VA $63,060

Seaview, VA $62,640

Smithfield, VA $62,260

Suffolk, VA $62,231

Tangier, VA $63,216

Tasley, VA $63,013

Temperanceville, VA $62,952

Townsend, VA $62,652

Virginia Beach, VA $63,040

Dulles, VA $71,636

Aldie, VA $69,376

Amissville, VA $66,000

Arcola, VA $70,071

Manassas, VA $70,186

Marshall, VA $66,968

Middleburg, VA $68,199

Catlett, VA $68,520

Centreville, VA $70,469

Clifton, VA $71,063

Orlean, VA $66,365

Paeonian Springs, VA $68,517

Paris, VA $66,365

Philomont, VA $67,998

Purcellville, VA $67,494

Bluemont, VA $66,591

Bristow, VA $69,641

Broad Run, VA $68,402

Calverton, VA $68,247

Casanova, VA $68,361

Rectortown, VA $66,886

Mechanicsville, VA $64,227

Midlothian, VA $64,130

Millers Tavern, VA $64,220

Mineral, VA $63,989

Moon, VA $62,654

Moseley, VA $63,916

New Canton, VA $62,532

New Kent, VA $63,876

New Point, VA $62,497

Newtown, VA $64,417

Norge, VA $62,928

North, VA $62,709

Oilville, VA $63,931

Onemo, VA $62,575

Ordinary, VA $62,439

Port Haywood, VA $62,487

Powhatan, VA $63,720

Providence Forge, VA $63,766

Quinton, VA $64,093

Rockville, VA $64,004

Ruthville, VA $63,634

Saint Stephens Church, VA $64,212

Saluda, VA $63,150

Sandston, VA $64,242

Sandy Hook, VA $63,595

Schley, VA $62,587

Severn, VA $62,387

Shacklefords, VA $63,183

State Farm, VA $63,880

Stevensville, VA $63,728

Studley, VA $64,222

Susan, VA $62,513

Toano, VA $63,125

Topping, VA $63,069

Trevilians, VA $63,557

Richmond, VA $64,374

Urbanna, VA $63,369

Wake, VA $62,974

Walkerton, VA $63,819

Ware Neck, VA $62,612

Water View, VA $63,356

West Point, VA $63,574

White Marsh, VA $62,509

Wicomico, VA $62,398

Williamsburg, VA $62,506

Woods Cross Roads, VA $62,733

Montpelier, VA $63,908

Oakton, VA $71,838

Occoquan, VA $71,308

Quantico, VA $68,938

Springfield, VA $72,477

Triangle, VA $69,437

Vienna, VA $72,476

Woodbridge, VA $70,793

Arlington, VA $72,841

Fort Myer, VA $72,842

Mattaponi, VA $63,337

Dhs, VA $72,842

Fort Valley, VA $62,974

Star Tannery, VA $62,358

Stephens City, VA $64,743

Stephenson, VA $64,786

Toms Brook, VA $62,939

White Post, VA $65,300

Woodstock, VA $62,419

Culpeper, VA $64,480

Aroda, VA $62,901

Banco, VA $63,114

Bealeton, VA $66,757

Boston, VA $64,310

Brandy Station, VA $65,611

Brightwood, VA $63,435

Castleton, VA $65,017

Elkwood, VA $65,525

Etlan, VA $63,289

Goldvein, VA $67,052

Graves Mill, VA $62,815

Haywood, VA $63,419

Hood, VA $62,420

Jeffersonton, VA $66,343

Leon, VA $63,703

Lignum, VA $65,147

Madison, VA $62,810

Midland, VA $67,421

Mitchells, VA $63,966

Oakpark, VA $63,208

Pratts, VA $62,803

Radiant, VA $63,036

Rapidan, VA $63,605

Remington, VA $66,226

Reva, VA $63,773

Richardsville, VA $65,690

Rixeyville, VA $65,520

Rochelle, VA $62,784

Somerville, VA $67,550

Sperryville, VA $63,711

Stevensburg, VA $65,277

Sumerduck, VA $66,244

Syria, VA $62,573

Viewtown, VA $65,563

Washington, VA $64,829

Wolftown, VA $62,425

Woodville, VA $64,340

Harrisonburg, VA $62,679

Basye, VA $62,178

Bergton, VA $61,987

Bridgewater, VA $62,562

Broadway, VA $62,369

Criders, VA $62,098

Dayton, VA $62,348

Edinburg, VA $62,284

Elkton, VA $62,472

Alexandria, VA $72,833

Fredericksburg, VA $65,993

Bowling Green, VA $64,712

Burr Hill, VA $64,720

Callao, VA $64,347

Caret, VA $65,115

Center Cross, VA $64,007

Champlain, VA $64,966

Coles Point, VA $65,209

Colonial Beach, VA $65,576

Corbin, VA $65,170

Dahlgren, VA $67,726

Dogue, VA $65,532

Dunnsville, VA $64,237

Edwardsville, VA $63,795

Farnham, VA $63,984

Garrisonville, VA $68,282

Hague, VA $64,738

Hartwood, VA $66,183

Haynesville, VA $64,684

Heathsville, VA $63,736

Hustle, VA $65,005

Irvington, VA $63,225

Jersey, VA $65,622

Kilmarnock, VA $63,279

King George, VA $66,646

Kinsale, VA $64,613

Ladysmith, VA $64,338

Lancaster, VA $63,433

Laneview, VA $63,587

Lively, VA $63,492

Locust Grove, VA $64,738

Loretto, VA $65,017

Lottsburg, VA $64,227

Merry Point, VA $63,334

Milford, VA $64,474

Mollusk, VA $63,357

Montross, VA $65,161

Morattico, VA $63,686

Mount Holly, VA $64,944

Ninde, VA $66,794

Nuttsville, VA $63,623

Oldhams, VA $64,560

Ophelia, VA $63,746

Partlow, VA $64,897

Port Royal, VA $65,000

Rappahannock Academy, VA $65,013

Reedville, VA $63,699

Rhoadesville, VA $64,128

Rollins Fork, VA $65,573

Fulks Run, VA $62,214

Hinton, VA $62,156

Keezletown, VA $62,459

Lacey Spring, VA $62,490

Linville, VA $62,458

Luray, VA $62,658

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,531

Mount Crawford, VA $62,533

Mount Jackson, VA $62,329

Mount Solon, VA $62,337

New Market, VA $62,473

Orkney Springs, VA $62,194

Penn Laird, VA $62,559

Quicksburg, VA $62,391

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,525

Shenandoah, VA $62,494

Singers Glen, VA $62,454

Stanley, VA $62,499

Timberville, VA $62,483

Charlottesville, VA $62,595

Afton, VA $61,902

Arrington, VA $60,671

Barboursville, VA $62,839

Batesville, VA $62,446

Covesville, VA $61,907

Crozet, VA $62,476

Dyke, VA $62,445

Ruby, VA $67,956

Architectural Designer (Level) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architectural Designer (Level) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Architectural Designer (Level) positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architectural Designer (Level) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Architectural Designer (Level)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$93,257	$45.0	40%
Software & Networking	$89,927	$43.0	35%
Financial Services	$86,596	$42.0	30%
Biotechnology	$83,266	$40.0	25%
Internet	$79,935	$38.0	20%

Architectural Designer (Level) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Designer (Level)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$57,576

Average $66,612/year

$77,272

$4,798

Average $5,551/month

$6,439

$1,107

Average $1,281/week

$1,486

$28

Average $32/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,272	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$66,612	$5,551	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,576	$4,798	$1,107	$28

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