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 $64,386 for beginners, reaching about $95,586 at mid-level, and approach $159,149 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 $73,234, California $72,956, Massachusetts $71,984. 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: $106,139; Architectural Drafter/Designer: $97,366; Senior Architectural Designer: $93,850; Architectural Lighting Designer: $93,304; Architectural Designer: $91,967.

Architectural Designer (Level) Salary in Virginia

How much does an Architectural Designer (Level) make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Designer (Level) in Virginia is $66,606 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): $86,969
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,570 to $77,265
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,344

10% $49,344

50% (Median) $66,606

90% $86,969

Architectural Designer (Level) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,265	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$66,606	$5,551	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,570	$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): $64,386
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,865
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,586
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,120
Expert (over 8 years): $159,149

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architectural Designer (Level)	less than 1 year	$64,386
Motion Graphic Design Specialist II	1-2 years	$78,865
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$95,586
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$131,120
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$159,149

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: $73,234.
California: $72,956.
Massachusetts: $71,984.

District of Columbia $73,234 California $72,956 Massachusetts $71,984 Washington $71,719 New Jersey $71,693 Alaska $71,600 Connecticut $70,687 New York $70,317

Hawaii $69,133 Rhode Island $68,577 Maryland $68,200 Minnesota $67,684 Colorado $67,486 Illinois $67,420 Oregon $67,168 Delaware $66,983

New Hampshire $66,867 Virginia $66,606 Pennsylvania $65,846 Nevada $65,462 North Dakota $65,336 Michigan $65,138 Wisconsin $65,065 Vermont $64,920

Texas $64,516 Maine $64,490 Arizona $64,450 Ohio $64,404 Georgia $63,795 Indiana $63,491 Wyoming $63,431 Utah $63,339

Iowa $63,299 Kansas $62,982 Louisiana $62,889 North Carolina $62,856 Missouri $62,843 Florida $62,585 Montana $62,446 Nebraska $62,314

Kentucky $62,241 South Carolina $61,976 Tennessee $61,811 Idaho $61,745 New Mexico $61,262 Oklahoma $61,156 Alabama $60,766 South Dakota $60,111

Arkansas $59,754 West Virginia $59,562 Mississippi $58,987

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: $61,255
Lambsburg: $61,386
Laurel Fork: $61,454

Ivanhoe, VA $61,255

Lambsburg, VA $61,386

Laurel Fork, VA $61,454

Marion, VA $60,936

Max Meadows, VA $61,352

Meadowview, VA $60,387

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $60,876

Rocky Gap, VA $60,910

Ruther Glen, VA $64,252

Sealston, VA $65,914

Sharps, VA $63,969

Spotsylvania, VA $64,852

Sparta, VA $64,512

Stafford, VA $67,817

Stratford, VA $65,221

Tappahannock, VA $64,365

Thornburg, VA $65,065

Unionville, VA $64,009

Village, VA $64,284

Warsaw, VA $64,512

Weems, VA $63,246

Sandy Point, VA $64,596

White Stone, VA $63,070

Wicomico Church, VA $63,530

Woodford, VA $64,800

Zacata, VA $65,019

Winchester, VA $64,713

Bentonville, VA $64,158

Berryville, VA $65,646

Boyce, VA $65,766

Brucetown, VA $64,756

Chester Gap, VA $65,383

Clear Brook, VA $64,431

Cross Junction, VA $62,341

Fishers Hill, VA $63,237

Flint Hill, VA $65,029

Front Royal, VA $65,066

Gore, VA $62,690

Hume, VA $65,908

Huntly, VA $65,138

Strasburg, VA $62,990

Linden, VA $66,068

Markham, VA $66,053

Maurertown, VA $62,134

Middletown, VA $64,220

Millwood, VA $65,649

Rileyville, VA $63,440

Earlysville, VA $62,510

Esmont, VA $61,932

Faber, VA $61,657

Fishersville, VA $62,231

Free Union, VA $62,407

Gordonsville, VA $63,061

Greenwood, VA $62,156

Ivy, VA $62,536

Keene, VA $62,182

Keswick, VA $62,660

Locust Dale, VA $63,343

Lovingston, VA $60,996

Lyndhurst, VA $61,456

Montpelier Station, VA $63,076

Nellysford, VA $61,527

North Garden, VA $62,121

Orange, VA $63,693

Palmyra, VA $62,687

Piney River, VA $60,712

Quinque, VA $62,669

Roseland, VA $60,946

Ruckersville, VA $62,644

Schuyler, VA $61,714

Shipman, VA $60,987

Somerset, VA $63,079

Stanardsville, VA $62,461

Troy, VA $62,756

Tyro, VA $61,112

Waynesboro, VA $62,326

White Hall, VA $62,438

Woodberry Forest, VA $63,323

Achilles, VA $62,360

Amelia Court House, VA $63,518

Ark, VA $62,757

Arvonia, VA $62,200

Ashland, VA $64,136

Aylett, VA $64,167

Barhamsville, VA $63,243

Beaumont, VA $63,503

Beaverdam, VA $64,130

Bena, VA $62,343

Bohannon, VA $62,598

Bremo Bluff, VA $62,605

Bruington, VA $64,039

Bumpass, VA $64,034

Cardinal, VA $62,626

Cartersville, VA $63,122

Charles City, VA $63,638

Christchurch, VA $63,119

Church View, VA $63,265

Cobbs Creek, VA $62,800

Columbia, VA $62,958

Crozier, VA $63,927

Cumberland, VA $62,609

Deltaville, VA $62,851

Diggs, VA $62,622

Redwood, VA $60,944

Rich Creek, VA $61,152

Ridgeway, VA $61,578

Riner, VA $61,146

Ripplemead, VA $60,987

Rocky Mount, VA $60,999

Salem, VA $60,702

Sandy Level, VA $61,130

Shawsville, VA $60,889

Spencer, VA $61,563

Staffordsville, VA $61,257

Stanleytown, VA $61,679

Stuart, VA $61,547

Thaxton, VA $60,816

Troutville, VA $60,793

Union Hall, VA $61,010

Vesta, VA $61,469

Villamont, VA $60,786

Vinton, VA $60,672

Wirtz, VA $60,822

Woolwine, VA $61,426

Bristol, VA $59,175

Abingdon, VA $60,053

Andover, VA $59,874

Appalachia, VA $59,874

Bee, VA $60,614

Ben Hur, VA $60,122

Big Stone Gap, VA $59,340

Birchleaf, VA $60,674

Blackwater, VA $59,414

Castlewood, VA $59,588

Cleveland, VA $60,311

Clinchco, VA $60,620

Clintwood, VA $60,551

Coeburn, VA $59,974

Damascus, VA $60,524

Dante, VA $60,315

Davenport, VA $60,732

Dryden, VA $59,535

Duffield, VA $59,031

Dungannon, VA $59,246

East Stone Gap, VA $59,465

Ewing, VA $60,882

Fort Blackmore, VA $58,867

Gate City, VA $58,465

Haysi, VA $60,967

Hiltons, VA $58,603

Honaker, VA $60,648

Jonesville, VA $60,269

Keokee, VA $59,711

Lebanon, VA $60,077

Mc Clure, VA $60,327

Mendota, VA $59,194

Nickelsville, VA $58,945

Nora, VA $60,168

Norton, VA $59,938

Pennington Gap, VA $59,696

Pound, VA $60,186

Rosedale, VA $60,581

Rose Hill, VA $60,776

Saint Charles, VA $60,047

Saint Paul, VA $59,968

Weber City, VA $58,286

Whitetop, VA $60,760

Wise, VA $60,099

Pulaski, VA $61,413

Atkins, VA $60,894

Austinville, VA $61,386

Barren Springs, VA $61,438

Bastian, VA $60,903

Bland, VA $61,046

Broadford, VA $60,839

Cana, VA $61,480

Ceres, VA $60,844

Chilhowie, VA $60,824

Cripple Creek, VA $61,099

Crockett, VA $61,085

Draper, VA $61,362

Dugspur, VA $61,407

Elk Creek, VA $61,056

Emory, VA $60,652

Fancy Gap, VA $61,427

Fries, VA $61,261

Galax, VA $61,361

Glade Spring, VA $60,532

Rural Retreat, VA $61,007

Saltville, VA $60,850

Speedwell, VA $61,047

Sugar Grove, VA $60,909

Tannersville, VA $60,803

Troutdale, VA $60,866

Willis, VA $61,374

Woodlawn, VA $61,399

Wytheville, VA $61,226

Staunton, VA $62,251

Augusta Springs, VA $61,987

Bacova, VA $61,696

Blue Grass, VA $61,721

Brownsburg, VA $61,352

Buena Vista, VA $60,850

Churchville, VA $62,424

Clifton Forge, VA $61,488

Covington, VA $61,155

Craigsville, VA $61,994

Crimora, VA $62,488

Deerfield, VA $62,043

Doe Hill, VA $61,990

Fairfield, VA $61,262

Fort Defiance, VA $62,534

Glen Wilton, VA $61,255

Goshen, VA $61,727

Greenville, VA $61,689

Grottoes, VA $62,546

Head Waters, VA $62,093

Hot Springs, VA $61,524

Iron Gate, VA $61,593

Lexington, VA $61,370

Low Moor, VA $61,450

Mc Dowell, VA $62,015

Middlebrook, VA $61,704

Millboro, VA $61,753

Mint Spring, VA $62,015

Montebello, VA $61,142

Monterey, VA $61,836

Mount Sidney, VA $62,562

Mustoe, VA $61,938

New Hope, VA $62,525

Port Republic, VA $62,512

Raphine, VA $61,427

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,487

Selma, VA $61,510

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,553

Stuarts Draft, VA $61,783

Swoope, VA $62,141

Verona, VA $62,562

Vesuvius, VA $61,005

Warm Springs, VA $61,716

West Augusta, VA $62,178

Weyers Cave, VA $62,577

Williamsville, VA $62,049

Lynchburg, VA $59,939

Altavista, VA $60,508

Alton, VA $61,830

Amherst, VA $60,346

Appomattox, VA $60,455

Bedford, VA $60,824

Big Island, VA $60,491

Blairs, VA $61,815

Brookneal, VA $60,747

Buffalo Junction, VA $62,026

Callands, VA $61,516

Chatham, VA $61,567

Clifford, VA $60,438

Clover, VA $61,679

Cluster Springs, VA $62,022

Coleman Falls, VA $60,187

Concord, VA $60,022

Crystal Hill, VA $61,584

Danville, VA $61,864

Hillsville, VA $61,480

Carson, VA $63,849

Hiwassee, VA $61,278

Independence, VA $61,065

Annandale, VA $72,658

Burke, VA $71,978

Dumfries, VA $69,870

Dunn Loring, VA $72,752

Fairfax, VA $71,665

Fairfax Station, VA $71,470

Falls Church, VA $72,815

Fort Belvoir, VA $71,935

Great Falls, VA $71,667

Greenway, VA $72,814

Lorton, VA $71,529

Merrifield, VA $72,584

Mc Lean, VA $72,807

West Mclean, VA $72,814

Mount Vernon, VA $72,205

Newington, VA $72,039

Dry Fork, VA $61,696

Brooke, VA $67,325

Evington, VA $60,272

Forest, VA $60,154

Gladstone, VA $60,507

Gladys, VA $60,508

Glasgow, VA $60,895

Goode, VA $60,353

Gretna, VA $61,128

Halifax, VA $61,812

Howardsville, VA $61,713

Hurt, VA $60,786

Java, VA $61,496

Ararat, VA $61,465

Axton, VA $61,655

Bassett, VA $61,610

Belspring, VA $61,290

Bent Mountain, VA $60,770

Blacksburg, VA $61,001

Blue Ridge, VA $60,750

Boones Mill, VA $60,727

Buchanan, VA $60,955

Callaway, VA $60,886

Christiansburg, VA $61,007

Cascade, VA $61,601

Catawba, VA $60,851

Check, VA $60,981

Claudville, VA $61,429

Cloverdale, VA $60,637

Collinsville, VA $61,815

Copper Hill, VA $60,900

Critz, VA $61,527

Daleville, VA $60,699

Dublin, VA $61,323

Eagle Rock, VA $61,131

Eggleston, VA $61,200

Elliston, VA $60,838

Ferrum, VA $61,227

Fieldale, VA $61,727

Fincastle, VA $60,888

Floyd, VA $61,231

Glade Hill, VA $60,959

Glen Lyn, VA $61,005

Goodview, VA $60,743

Hardy, VA $60,718

Henry, VA $61,319

Huddleston, VA $60,944

Keeling, VA $61,754

Chester, VA $64,149

Chesterfield, VA $64,111

Church Road, VA $63,900

Colonial Heights, VA $64,175

Courtland, VA $62,633

Dendron, VA $62,821

Dewitt, VA $63,695

Dinwiddie, VA $63,869

Disputanta, VA $63,921

Dolphin, VA $62,995

Drewryville, VA $62,496

Ebony, VA $62,065

Elberon, VA $62,562

Emporia, VA $62,637

Ford, VA $63,751

Franklin, VA $62,441

Freeman, VA $62,981

Gasburg, VA $62,198

Hopewell, VA $64,043

Ivor, VA $62,541

Jarratt, VA $63,178

Lawrenceville, VA $62,761

Mc Kenney, VA $63,528

Meredithville, VA $62,671

Newsoms, VA $62,234

Prince George, VA $64,103

Rawlings, VA $63,283

Sedley, VA $62,717

Skippers, VA $62,387

Spring Grove, VA $63,161

Stony Creek, VA $63,525

Surry, VA $62,409

Sussex, VA $63,382

Sutherland, VA $64,050

Valentines, VA $62,257

Wakefield, VA $62,797

Warfield, VA $63,335

Waverly, VA $63,291

White Plains, VA $62,222

Wilsons, VA $63,562

Yale, VA $63,125

Zuni, VA $62,517

Claremont, VA $63,245

Farmville, VA $62,060

Baskerville, VA $61,958

Indian Valley, VA $61,321

Mc Coy, VA $61,188

Martinsville, VA $61,713

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,485

Moneta, VA $60,844

Montvale, VA $60,843

Narrows, VA $61,188

Newbern, VA $61,242

New Castle, VA $60,891

Newport, VA $61,030

New River, VA $61,411

Oriskany, VA $61,010

Paint Bank, VA $60,914

Parrott, VA $61,217

Patrick Springs, VA $61,597

Pearisburg, VA $61,249

Pembroke, VA $61,248

Penhook, VA $61,161

Pilot, VA $61,029

Pittsville, VA $61,131

Radford, VA $61,342

Long Island, VA $60,738

Lowry, VA $60,467

Lynch Station, VA $60,745

Madison Heights, VA $59,940

Monroe, VA $60,239

Naruna, VA $60,555

Nathalie, VA $61,287

Natural Bridge, VA $61,088

Natural Bridge Station, VA $60,825

Nelson, VA $62,117

Norwood, VA $60,739

Ringgold, VA $61,776

Rustburg, VA $60,079

Scottsburg, VA $61,896

Scottsville, VA $62,231

South Boston, VA $61,950

Spout Spring, VA $60,189

Sutherlin, VA $61,782

Sweet Briar, VA $60,118

Vernon Hill, VA $61,709

Virgilina, VA $61,970

Wingina, VA $61,099

Amonate, VA $60,964

Bandy, VA $60,830

Big Rock, VA $61,161

Bishop, VA $60,836

Bluefield, VA $61,024

Boissevain, VA $60,874

Breaks, VA $61,061

Burkes Garden, VA $60,898

Cedar Bluff, VA $60,987

Doran, VA $61,238

Falls Mills, VA $60,874

Grundy, VA $61,263

Horsepen, VA $60,860

Hurley, VA $60,948

Jewell Ridge, VA $60,987

Keen Mountain, VA $61,225

Mavisdale, VA $60,993

Maxie, VA $61,173

North Tazewell, VA $60,978

Oakwood, VA $61,260

Pilgrims Knob, VA $61,093

Pocahontas, VA $60,894

Pounding Mill, VA $61,073

Raven, VA $61,209

Red Ash, VA $61,266

Richlands, VA $61,231

Rowe, VA $61,016

Shortt Gap, VA $61,152

Swords Creek, VA $60,998

Tazewell, VA $60,882

Vansant, VA $60,999

Whitewood, VA $61,007

Wolford, VA $61,017

Boydton, VA $62,091

Bracey, VA $62,249

Brodnax, VA $62,489

Buckingham, VA $61,395

Burkeville, VA $62,345

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,452

Chase City, VA $61,770

Clarksville, VA $62,200

Crewe, VA $62,743

Cullen, VA $61,269

Dillwyn, VA $62,008

Drakes Branch, VA $61,764

Dundas, VA $62,683

Evergreen, VA $60,514

Fort Mitchell, VA $61,763

Green Bay, VA $62,001

Hampden Sydney, VA $62,153

Kenbridge, VA $62,347

Keysville, VA $61,758

La Crosse, VA $62,154

Lunenburg, VA $61,875

Meherrin, VA $61,882

Nottoway, VA $62,647

Pamplin, VA $61,064

Phenix, VA $60,788

Prospect, VA $61,448

Randolph, VA $61,552

Red House, VA $60,610

Red Oak, VA $61,850

Rice, VA $62,425

Saxe, VA $61,716

Skipwith, VA $61,893

South Hill, VA $62,131

Victoria, VA $62,093

Wylliesburg, VA $61,795

Roanoke, VA $60,594

Wachapreague, VA $62,917

Wardtown, VA $62,794

Wattsville, VA $62,976

Willis Wharf, VA $62,898

Windsor, VA $62,362

Withams, VA $62,926

Norfolk, VA $62,042

Newport News, VA $62,181

Fort Eustis, VA $62,206

Hampton, VA $62,220

Fort Monroe, VA $62,185

Poquoson, VA $62,199

Yorktown, VA $62,272

Lackey, VA $62,298

Seaford, VA $62,222

Portsmouth, VA $62,060

Fort Lee, VA $64,172

Petersburg, VA $64,172

Virginia State University, VA $64,172

Alberta, VA $62,904

Ammon, VA $63,747

Blackstone, VA $63,208

Boykins, VA $62,308

Branchville, VA $62,160

Capron, VA $62,615

Round Hill, VA $67,277

Catharpin, VA $69,798

Delaplane, VA $66,573

Ashburn, VA $70,087

Chantilly, VA $70,824

Gainesville, VA $69,229

Hamilton, VA $68,184

Lincoln, VA $68,117

Sterling, VA $70,939

Haymarket, VA $69,163

Herndon, VA $71,201

Leesburg, VA $68,985

Lovettsville, VA $67,457

Nokesville, VA $69,315

Upperville, VA $66,793

Warrenton, VA $67,036

Reston, VA $71,610

Waterford, VA $68,071

The Plains, VA $68,263

Doswell, VA $64,158

Dutton, VA $62,786

Fork Union, VA $62,797

Foster, VA $62,584

Glen Allen, VA $64,303

Gloucester, VA $62,720

Gloucester Point, VA $62,340

Goochland, VA $63,601

Grimstead, VA $62,741

Gum Spring, VA $63,601

Gwynn, VA $62,741

Hadensville, VA $63,502

Hallieford, VA $62,722

Hanover, VA $64,171

Hardyville, VA $62,909

Hartfield, VA $62,931

Hayes, VA $62,380

Henrico, VA $64,351

Hudgins, VA $62,693

Jamaica, VA $63,476

Jamestown, VA $62,523

Jetersville, VA $62,790

Kents Store, VA $62,938

King And Queen Court House, VA $63,572

King William, VA $63,901

Lanexa, VA $63,473

Lightfoot, VA $62,829

Little Plymouth, VA $63,492

Locust Hill, VA $63,119

Louisa, VA $63,591

Macon, VA $63,663

Maidens, VA $63,844

Manakin Sabot, VA $64,053

Mannboro, VA $63,636

Manquin, VA $64,087

Maryus, VA $62,349

Mascot, VA $63,305

Mathews, VA $62,621

Burgess, VA $63,706

Accomac, VA $62,867

Assawoman, VA $62,892

Atlantic, VA $62,977

Battery Park, VA $62,190

Belle Haven, VA $62,831

Birdsnest, VA $62,712

Bloxom, VA $62,964

Cape Charles, VA $62,626

Capeville, VA $62,639

Carrollton, VA $62,183

Carrsville, VA $62,466

Cheriton, VA $62,632

Chesapeake, VA $62,206

Chincoteague Island, VA $63,017

Wallops Island, VA $62,971

Craddockville, VA $62,841

Davis Wharf, VA $62,827

Eastville, VA $62,656

Exmore, VA $62,804

Franktown, VA $62,734

Greenbackville, VA $63,160

Greenbush, VA $62,980

Hacksneck, VA $62,805

Hallwood, VA $62,946

Harborton, VA $62,959

Horntown, VA $63,054

Oak Hall, VA $62,924

Isle Of Wight, VA $62,322

Jamesville, VA $62,769

Jenkins Bridge, VA $62,956

Keller, VA $62,881

Locustville, VA $62,878

Machipongo, VA $62,702

Mappsville, VA $62,933

Marionville, VA $62,702

Mears, VA $62,900

Melfa, VA $62,889

Modest Town, VA $63,052

Nassawadox, VA $62,767

Nelsonia, VA $63,056

New Church, VA $63,033

Onancock, VA $62,942

Onley, VA $62,872

Oyster, VA $62,647

Painter, VA $62,843

Parksley, VA $62,976

Pungoteague, VA $62,869

Quinby, VA $62,704

Rescue, VA $62,187

Sanford, VA $63,044

Saxis, VA $63,054

Seaview, VA $62,634

Smithfield, VA $62,254

Suffolk, VA $62,226

Tangier, VA $63,210

Tasley, VA $63,007

Temperanceville, VA $62,946

Townsend, VA $62,646

Virginia Beach, VA $63,034

Dulles, VA $71,630

Aldie, VA $69,369

Amissville, VA $65,994

Arcola, VA $70,064

Manassas, VA $70,179

Marshall, VA $66,962

Middleburg, VA $68,193

Catlett, VA $68,513

Centreville, VA $70,462

Clifton, VA $71,056

Orlean, VA $66,359

Paeonian Springs, VA $68,510

Paris, VA $66,359

Philomont, VA $67,991

Purcellville, VA $67,487

Bluemont, VA $66,584

Bristow, VA $69,635

Broad Run, VA $68,396

Calverton, VA $68,241

Casanova, VA $68,355

Rectortown, VA $66,879

Mechanicsville, VA $64,221

Midlothian, VA $64,124

Millers Tavern, VA $64,214

Mineral, VA $63,983

Moon, VA $62,648

Moseley, VA $63,910

New Canton, VA $62,526

New Kent, VA $63,870

New Point, VA $62,491

Newtown, VA $64,411

Norge, VA $62,922

North, VA $62,703

Oilville, VA $63,925

Onemo, VA $62,569

Ordinary, VA $62,433

Port Haywood, VA $62,482

Powhatan, VA $63,714

Providence Forge, VA $63,760

Quinton, VA $64,087

Rockville, VA $63,998

Ruthville, VA $63,628

Saint Stephens Church, VA $64,206

Saluda, VA $63,144

Sandston, VA $64,236

Sandy Hook, VA $63,589

Schley, VA $62,581

Severn, VA $62,382

Shacklefords, VA $63,177

State Farm, VA $63,874

Stevensville, VA $63,722

Studley, VA $64,216

Susan, VA $62,507

Toano, VA $63,119

Topping, VA $63,063

Trevilians, VA $63,551

Richmond, VA $64,368

Urbanna, VA $63,363

Wake, VA $62,968

Walkerton, VA $63,813

Ware Neck, VA $62,607

Water View, VA $63,350

West Point, VA $63,568

White Marsh, VA $62,503

Wicomico, VA $62,392

Williamsburg, VA $62,500

Woods Cross Roads, VA $62,727

Montpelier, VA $63,902

Oakton, VA $71,831

Occoquan, VA $71,302

Quantico, VA $68,932

Springfield, VA $72,470

Triangle, VA $69,431

Vienna, VA $72,469

Woodbridge, VA $70,786

Arlington, VA $72,834

Fort Myer, VA $72,836

Mattaponi, VA $63,331

Dhs, VA $72,835

Fort Valley, VA $62,968

Star Tannery, VA $62,353

Stephens City, VA $64,737

Stephenson, VA $64,780

Toms Brook, VA $62,933

White Post, VA $65,294

Woodstock, VA $62,413

Culpeper, VA $64,474

Aroda, VA $62,896

Banco, VA $63,109

Bealeton, VA $66,750

Boston, VA $64,304

Brandy Station, VA $65,605

Brightwood, VA $63,429

Castleton, VA $65,011

Elkwood, VA $65,519

Etlan, VA $63,283

Goldvein, VA $67,045

Graves Mill, VA $62,810

Haywood, VA $63,413

Hood, VA $62,414

Jeffersonton, VA $66,336

Leon, VA $63,697

Lignum, VA $65,140

Madison, VA $62,804

Midland, VA $67,415

Mitchells, VA $63,960

Oakpark, VA $63,202

Pratts, VA $62,797

Radiant, VA $63,030

Rapidan, VA $63,599

Remington, VA $66,220

Reva, VA $63,767

Richardsville, VA $65,684

Rixeyville, VA $65,514

Rochelle, VA $62,778

Somerville, VA $67,544

Sperryville, VA $63,705

Stevensburg, VA $65,271

Sumerduck, VA $66,238

Syria, VA $62,567

Viewtown, VA $65,557

Washington, VA $64,823

Wolftown, VA $62,419

Woodville, VA $64,334

Harrisonburg, VA $62,673

Basye, VA $62,173

Bergton, VA $61,981

Bridgewater, VA $62,556

Broadway, VA $62,363

Criders, VA $62,092

Dayton, VA $62,342

Edinburg, VA $62,278

Elkton, VA $62,466

Alexandria, VA $72,826

Fredericksburg, VA $65,986

Bowling Green, VA $64,706

Burr Hill, VA $64,714

Callao, VA $64,341

Caret, VA $65,109

Center Cross, VA $64,001

Champlain, VA $64,960

Coles Point, VA $65,203

Colonial Beach, VA $65,570

Corbin, VA $65,164

Dahlgren, VA $67,720

Dogue, VA $65,526

Dunnsville, VA $64,231

Edwardsville, VA $63,789

Farnham, VA $63,978

Garrisonville, VA $68,276

Hague, VA $64,732

Hartwood, VA $66,177

Haynesville, VA $64,678

Heathsville, VA $63,730

Hustle, VA $64,999

Irvington, VA $63,219

Jersey, VA $65,616

Kilmarnock, VA $63,273

King George, VA $66,640

Kinsale, VA $64,607

Ladysmith, VA $64,332

Lancaster, VA $63,427

Laneview, VA $63,581

Lively, VA $63,486

Locust Grove, VA $64,732

Loretto, VA $65,011

Lottsburg, VA $64,221

Merry Point, VA $63,328

Milford, VA $64,468

Mollusk, VA $63,351

Montross, VA $65,155

Morattico, VA $63,680

Mount Holly, VA $64,938

Ninde, VA $66,788

Nuttsville, VA $63,617

Oldhams, VA $64,554

Ophelia, VA $63,740

Partlow, VA $64,890

Port Royal, VA $64,994

Rappahannock Academy, VA $65,007

Reedville, VA $63,693

Rhoadesville, VA $64,122

Rollins Fork, VA $65,567

Fulks Run, VA $62,208

Hinton, VA $62,150

Keezletown, VA $62,453

Lacey Spring, VA $62,484

Linville, VA $62,452

Luray, VA $62,652

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,525

Mount Crawford, VA $62,527

Mount Jackson, VA $62,323

Mount Solon, VA $62,331

New Market, VA $62,467

Orkney Springs, VA $62,188

Penn Laird, VA $62,553

Quicksburg, VA $62,385

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,519

Shenandoah, VA $62,488

Singers Glen, VA $62,448

Stanley, VA $62,493

Timberville, VA $62,478

Charlottesville, VA $62,589

Afton, VA $61,896

Arrington, VA $60,665

Barboursville, VA $62,833

Batesville, VA $62,441

Covesville, VA $61,901

Crozet, VA $62,470

Dyke, VA $62,439

Ruby, VA $67,950

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	$93,249	$45.0	40%
Software & Networking	$89,918	$43.0	35%
Financial Services	$86,588	$42.0	30%
Biotechnology	$83,258	$40.0	25%
Internet	$79,927	$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.

$57,570

Average $66,606/year

$77,265

$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	$77,265	$6,439	$1,486	$37
Average	$66,606	$5,551	$1,281	$32
25th Percentile	$57,570	$4,798	$1,107	$28

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