What are the main factors that influence a Content Architect'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 Content Architect?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Content Architect roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Content Architect's salary?

A Content Architect's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,922 for beginners, reaching about $110,447 at mid-level, and approach $152,441 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Content Architect?

Content Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Content Architect roles are District of Columbia $123,145, California $122,678, Massachusetts $121,043. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Content Architect roles make?

Salaries for Content Architect level roles vary by specialization: IS Architect: $162,891; Content Manager: $130,575; Architect: $94,427; Content Creator: $74,659; Content Strategist: $73,670.

Content Architect Salary in Virginia

How much does a Content Architect make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Content Architect in Virginia is $112,001 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Content Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,246
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,674 to $119,457
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,003

10% $98,003

50% (Median) $112,001

90% $126,246

Content Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,457	$9,955	$2,297	$57
Average	$112,001	$9,333	$2,154	$54
25th Percentile	$104,674	$8,723	$2,013	$50

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Content Architect with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Content Architect Job Openings in Virginia

Senior Content Creator

Rossen Law Firm – BOCA RATON, FL

Architect

Cyntergy – TULSA, OK

Principal Architect

Cox Automotive – JERICHO, VT

Lead Architect

Cox Automotive – WINOOSKI, VT

Key Factors That Influence Content Architect Salaries

A Content Architect'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 Content Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Content Architect'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): $70,922
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,263
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,447
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,674
Expert (over 8 years): $152,441

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Digital Content Curator II	less than 1 year	$70,922
Digital Content Curator III	1-2 years	$93,263
Content Architect	2-4 years	$110,447
Digital Content Curation Manager	5-8 years	$119,674
Digital Content Curation Senior Manager	over 8 years	$152,441

How Do Content Architect 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 Content Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $123,145.
California: $122,678.
Massachusetts: $121,043.

District of Columbia $123,145 California $122,678 Massachusetts $121,043 Washington $120,598 New Jersey $120,554 Alaska $120,398 Connecticut $118,863 New York $118,240

Hawaii $116,249 Rhode Island $115,315 Maryland $114,681 Minnesota $113,813 Colorado $113,480 Illinois $113,369 Oregon $112,946 Delaware $112,635

New Hampshire $112,439 Virginia $112,001 Pennsylvania $110,722 Nevada $110,076 North Dakota $109,865 Michigan $109,531 Wisconsin $109,409 Vermont $109,164

Texas $108,486 Maine $108,441 Arizona $108,375 Ohio $108,297 Georgia $107,274 Indiana $106,762 Wyoming $106,662 Utah $106,506

Iowa $106,439 Kansas $105,906 Louisiana $105,750 North Carolina $105,694 Missouri $105,672 Florida $105,238 Montana $105,005 Nebraska $104,782

Kentucky $104,660 South Carolina $104,215 Tennessee $103,937 Idaho $103,826 New Mexico $103,014 Oklahoma $102,836 Alabama $102,180 South Dakota $101,079

Arkansas $100,478 West Virginia $100,155 Mississippi $99,188

Top Paying Cities for Content Architect

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: $103,003
Lambsburg: $103,222
Laurel Fork: $103,337

Ivanhoe, VA $103,003

Lambsburg, VA $103,222

Laurel Fork, VA $103,337

Marion, VA $102,465

Max Meadows, VA $103,166

Meadowview, VA $101,542

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $102,365

Rocky Gap, VA $102,422

Ruther Glen, VA $108,041

Sealston, VA $110,836

Sharps, VA $107,566

Spotsylvania, VA $109,051

Sparta, VA $108,479

Stafford, VA $114,037

Stratford, VA $109,670

Tappahannock, VA $108,231

Thornburg, VA $109,409

Unionville, VA $107,634

Village, VA $108,096

Warsaw, VA $108,479

Weems, VA $106,350

Sandy Point, VA $108,621

White Stone, VA $106,055

Wicomico Church, VA $106,828

Woodford, VA $108,963

Zacata, VA $109,331

Winchester, VA $108,817

Bentonville, VA $107,884

Berryville, VA $110,387

Boyce, VA $110,588

Brucetown, VA $108,890

Chester Gap, VA $109,944

Clear Brook, VA $108,342

Cross Junction, VA $104,828

Fishers Hill, VA $106,335

Flint Hill, VA $109,348

Front Royal, VA $109,411

Gore, VA $105,415

Hume, VA $110,826

Huntly, VA $109,531

Strasburg, VA $105,920

Linden, VA $111,095

Markham, VA $111,071

Maurertown, VA $104,480

Middletown, VA $107,989

Millwood, VA $110,391

Rileyville, VA $106,676

Earlysville, VA $105,113

Esmont, VA $104,140

Faber, VA $103,679

Fishersville, VA $104,644

Free Union, VA $104,939

Gordonsville, VA $106,039

Greenwood, VA $104,518

Ivy, VA $105,157

Keene, VA $104,561

Keswick, VA $105,365

Locust Dale, VA $106,514

Lovingston, VA $102,567

Lyndhurst, VA $103,340

Montpelier Station, VA $106,065

Nellysford, VA $103,460

North Garden, VA $104,459

Orange, VA $107,102

Palmyra, VA $105,411

Piney River, VA $102,090

Quinque, VA $105,381

Roseland, VA $102,482

Ruckersville, VA $105,337

Schuyler, VA $103,775

Shipman, VA $102,551

Somerset, VA $106,069

Stanardsville, VA $105,030

Troy, VA $105,526

Tyro, VA $102,761

Waynesboro, VA $104,803

White Hall, VA $104,991

Woodberry Forest, VA $106,479

Achilles, VA $104,861

Amelia Court House, VA $106,808

Ark, VA $105,529

Arvonia, VA $104,592

Ashland, VA $107,848

Aylett, VA $107,899

Barhamsville, VA $106,345

Beaumont, VA $106,783

Beaverdam, VA $107,838

Bena, VA $104,831

Bohannon, VA $105,261

Bremo Bluff, VA $105,272

Bruington, VA $107,683

Bumpass, VA $107,675

Cardinal, VA $105,307

Cartersville, VA $106,142

Charles City, VA $107,010

Christchurch, VA $106,137

Church View, VA $106,383

Cobbs Creek, VA $105,600

Columbia, VA $105,867

Crozier, VA $107,495

Cumberland, VA $105,278

Deltaville, VA $105,686

Diggs, VA $105,302

Redwood, VA $102,480

Rich Creek, VA $102,829

Ridgeway, VA $103,545

Riner, VA $102,819

Ripplemead, VA $102,551

Rocky Mount, VA $102,572

Salem, VA $102,072

Sandy Level, VA $102,791

Shawsville, VA $102,387

Spencer, VA $103,521

Staffordsville, VA $103,005

Stanleytown, VA $103,716

Stuart, VA $103,493

Thaxton, VA $102,264

Troutville, VA $102,225

Union Hall, VA $102,590

Vesta, VA $103,362

Villamont, VA $102,213

Vinton, VA $102,022

Wirtz, VA $102,274

Woolwine, VA $103,290

Bristol, VA $99,505

Abingdon, VA $100,981

Andover, VA $100,680

Appalachia, VA $100,680

Bee, VA $101,924

Ben Hur, VA $101,097

Big Stone Gap, VA $99,783

Birchleaf, VA $102,025

Blackwater, VA $99,907

Castlewood, VA $100,199

Cleveland, VA $101,416

Clinchco, VA $101,935

Clintwood, VA $101,819

Coeburn, VA $100,848

Damascus, VA $101,773

Dante, VA $101,421

Davenport, VA $102,123

Dryden, VA $100,110

Duffield, VA $99,262

Dungannon, VA $99,624

East Stone Gap, VA $99,993

Ewing, VA $102,375

Fort Blackmore, VA $98,986

Gate City, VA $98,310

Haysi, VA $102,519

Hiltons, VA $98,543

Honaker, VA $101,982

Jonesville, VA $101,344

Keokee, VA $100,406

Lebanon, VA $101,022

Mc Clure, VA $101,441

Mendota, VA $99,536

Nickelsville, VA $99,119

Nora, VA $101,174

Norton, VA $100,788

Pennington Gap, VA $100,381

Pound, VA $101,205

Rosedale, VA $101,869

Rose Hill, VA $102,196

Saint Charles, VA $100,971

Saint Paul, VA $100,838

Weber City, VA $98,010

Whitetop, VA $102,171

Wise, VA $101,059

Pulaski, VA $103,267

Atkins, VA $102,395

Austinville, VA $103,223

Barren Springs, VA $103,311

Bastian, VA $102,410

Bland, VA $102,650

Broadford, VA $102,303

Cana, VA $103,381

Ceres, VA $102,312

Chilhowie, VA $102,278

Cripple Creek, VA $102,740

Crockett, VA $102,716

Draper, VA $103,182

Dugspur, VA $103,257

Elk Creek, VA $102,668

Emory, VA $101,988

Fancy Gap, VA $103,292

Fries, VA $103,013

Galax, VA $103,181

Glade Spring, VA $101,786

Rural Retreat, VA $102,586

Saltville, VA $102,322

Speedwell, VA $102,652

Sugar Grove, VA $102,420

Tannersville, VA $102,242

Troutdale, VA $102,348

Willis, VA $103,203

Woodlawn, VA $103,244

Wytheville, VA $102,954

Staunton, VA $104,677

Augusta Springs, VA $104,234

Bacova, VA $103,745

Blue Grass, VA $103,786

Brownsburg, VA $103,166

Buena Vista, VA $102,321

Churchville, VA $104,968

Clifton Forge, VA $103,394

Covington, VA $102,834

Craigsville, VA $104,245

Crimora, VA $105,076

Deerfield, VA $104,327

Doe Hill, VA $104,238

Fairfield, VA $103,014

Fort Defiance, VA $105,153

Glen Wilton, VA $103,002

Goshen, VA $103,797

Greenville, VA $103,732

Grottoes, VA $105,173

Head Waters, VA $104,411

Hot Springs, VA $103,455

Iron Gate, VA $103,571

Lexington, VA $103,195

Low Moor, VA $103,330

Mc Dowell, VA $104,280

Middlebrook, VA $103,758

Millboro, VA $103,839

Mint Spring, VA $104,280

Montebello, VA $102,813

Monterey, VA $103,979

Mount Sidney, VA $105,199

Mustoe, VA $104,152

New Hope, VA $105,138

Port Republic, VA $105,116

Raphine, VA $103,291

Rockbridge Baths, VA $103,393

Selma, VA $103,431

Steeles Tavern, VA $103,503

Stuarts Draft, VA $103,890

Swoope, VA $104,492

Verona, VA $105,200

Vesuvius, VA $102,581

Warm Springs, VA $103,777

West Augusta, VA $104,554

Weyers Cave, VA $105,225

Williamsville, VA $104,337

Lynchburg, VA $100,789

Altavista, VA $101,746

Alton, VA $103,969

Amherst, VA $101,475

Appomattox, VA $101,657

Bedford, VA $102,278

Big Island, VA $101,717

Blairs, VA $103,945

Brookneal, VA $102,149

Buffalo Junction, VA $104,298

Callands, VA $103,442

Chatham, VA $103,527

Clifford, VA $101,629

Clover, VA $103,716

Cluster Springs, VA $104,293

Coleman Falls, VA $101,206

Concord, VA $100,928

Crystal Hill, VA $103,555

Danville, VA $104,027

Hillsville, VA $103,381

Carson, VA $107,364

Hiwassee, VA $103,042

Independence, VA $102,683

Annandale, VA $122,177

Burke, VA $121,033

Dumfries, VA $117,489

Dunn Loring, VA $122,334

Fairfax, VA $120,507

Fairfax Station, VA $120,180

Falls Church, VA $122,441

Fort Belvoir, VA $120,961

Great Falls, VA $120,511

Greenway, VA $122,439

Lorton, VA $120,278

Merrifield, VA $122,053

Mc Lean, VA $122,428

West Mclean, VA $122,439

Mount Vernon, VA $121,414

Newington, VA $121,135

Dry Fork, VA $103,743

Brooke, VA $113,208

Evington, VA $101,349

Forest, VA $101,151

Gladstone, VA $101,745

Gladys, VA $101,747

Glasgow, VA $102,398

Goode, VA $101,486

Gretna, VA $102,789

Halifax, VA $103,939

Howardsville, VA $103,772

Hurt, VA $102,214

Java, VA $103,408

Ararat, VA $103,355

Axton, VA $103,674

Bassett, VA $103,600

Belspring, VA $103,062

Bent Mountain, VA $102,187

Blacksburg, VA $102,576

Blue Ridge, VA $102,153

Boones Mill, VA $102,115

Buchanan, VA $102,498

Callaway, VA $102,382

Christiansburg, VA $102,586

Cascade, VA $103,584

Catawba, VA $102,323

Check, VA $102,541

Claudville, VA $103,294

Cloverdale, VA $101,963

Collinsville, VA $103,944

Copper Hill, VA $102,405

Critz, VA $103,460

Daleville, VA $102,067

Dublin, VA $103,116

Eagle Rock, VA $102,794

Eggleston, VA $102,909

Elliston, VA $102,301

Ferrum, VA $102,955

Fieldale, VA $103,796

Fincastle, VA $102,385

Floyd, VA $102,963

Glade Hill, VA $102,504

Glen Lyn, VA $102,581

Goodview, VA $102,142

Hardy, VA $102,100

Henry, VA $103,109

Huddleston, VA $102,479

Keeling, VA $103,841

Chester, VA $107,869

Chesterfield, VA $107,804

Church Road, VA $107,449

Colonial Heights, VA $107,913

Courtland, VA $105,319

Dendron, VA $105,635

Dewitt, VA $107,105

Dinwiddie, VA $107,397

Disputanta, VA $107,485

Dolphin, VA $105,928

Drewryville, VA $105,089

Ebony, VA $104,364

Elberon, VA $105,200

Emporia, VA $105,326

Ford, VA $107,199

Franklin, VA $104,996

Freeman, VA $105,904

Gasburg, VA $104,589

Hopewell, VA $107,691

Ivor, VA $105,165

Jarratt, VA $106,236

Lawrenceville, VA $105,535

Mc Kenney, VA $106,824

Meredithville, VA $105,383

Newsoms, VA $104,649

Prince George, VA $107,792

Rawlings, VA $106,413

Sedley, VA $105,461

Skippers, VA $104,906

Spring Grove, VA $106,207

Stony Creek, VA $106,819

Surry, VA $104,942

Sussex, VA $106,578

Sutherland, VA $107,702

Valentines, VA $104,687

Wakefield, VA $105,595

Warfield, VA $106,500

Waverly, VA $106,426

White Plains, VA $104,629

Wilsons, VA $106,881

Yale, VA $106,147

Zuni, VA $105,124

Claremont, VA $106,349

Farmville, VA $104,355

Baskerville, VA $104,184

Indian Valley, VA $103,113

Mc Coy, VA $102,889

Martinsville, VA $103,772

Meadows Of Dan, VA $103,389

Moneta, VA $102,311

Montvale, VA $102,310

Narrows, VA $102,890

Newbern, VA $102,980

New Castle, VA $102,391

Newport, VA $102,625

New River, VA $103,264

Oriskany, VA $102,590

Paint Bank, VA $102,429

Parrott, VA $102,938

Patrick Springs, VA $103,578

Pearisburg, VA $102,993

Pembroke, VA $102,990

Penhook, VA $102,845

Pilot, VA $102,622

Pittsville, VA $102,794

Radford, VA $103,148

Long Island, VA $102,133

Lowry, VA $101,678

Lynch Station, VA $102,144

Madison Heights, VA $100,792

Monroe, VA $101,294

Naruna, VA $101,825

Nathalie, VA $103,056

Natural Bridge, VA $102,721

Natural Bridge Station, VA $102,279

Nelson, VA $104,452

Norwood, VA $102,135

Ringgold, VA $103,879

Rustburg, VA $101,024

Scottsburg, VA $104,080

Scottsville, VA $104,643

South Boston, VA $104,172

Spout Spring, VA $101,210

Sutherlin, VA $103,888

Sweet Briar, VA $101,090

Vernon Hill, VA $103,766

Virgilina, VA $104,204

Wingina, VA $102,740

Amonate, VA $102,512

Bandy, VA $102,288

Big Rock, VA $102,844

Bishop, VA $102,298

Bluefield, VA $102,613

Boissevain, VA $102,362

Breaks, VA $102,676

Burkes Garden, VA $102,402

Cedar Bluff, VA $102,552

Doran, VA $102,974

Falls Mills, VA $102,362

Grundy, VA $103,016

Horsepen, VA $102,338

Hurley, VA $102,487

Jewell Ridge, VA $102,552

Keen Mountain, VA $102,953

Mavisdale, VA $102,562

Maxie, VA $102,865

North Tazewell, VA $102,537

Oakwood, VA $103,010

Pilgrims Knob, VA $102,730

Pocahontas, VA $102,395

Pounding Mill, VA $102,696

Raven, VA $102,925

Red Ash, VA $103,020

Richlands, VA $102,962

Rowe, VA $102,600

Shortt Gap, VA $102,829

Swords Creek, VA $102,570

Tazewell, VA $102,375

Vansant, VA $102,572

Whitewood, VA $102,584

Wolford, VA $102,602

Boydton, VA $104,407

Bracey, VA $104,674

Brodnax, VA $105,078

Buckingham, VA $103,238

Burkeville, VA $104,836

Charlotte Court House, VA $103,334

Chase City, VA $103,869

Clarksville, VA $104,592

Crewe, VA $105,504

Cullen, VA $103,026

Dillwyn, VA $104,268

Drakes Branch, VA $103,858

Dundas, VA $105,403

Evergreen, VA $101,756

Fort Mitchell, VA $103,857

Green Bay, VA $104,257

Hampden Sydney, VA $104,513

Kenbridge, VA $104,839

Keysville, VA $103,848

La Crosse, VA $104,514

Lunenburg, VA $104,045

Meherrin, VA $104,056

Nottoway, VA $105,343

Pamplin, VA $102,681

Phenix, VA $102,217

Prospect, VA $103,326

Randolph, VA $103,502

Red House, VA $101,918

Red Oak, VA $104,003

Rice, VA $104,969

Saxe, VA $103,778

Skipwith, VA $104,076

South Hill, VA $104,475

Victoria, VA $104,412

Wylliesburg, VA $103,910

Roanoke, VA $101,890

Wachapreague, VA $105,797

Wardtown, VA $105,591

Wattsville, VA $105,896

Willis Wharf, VA $105,765

Windsor, VA $104,865

Withams, VA $105,812

Norfolk, VA $104,326

Newport News, VA $104,560

Fort Eustis, VA $104,601

Hampton, VA $104,624

Fort Monroe, VA $104,566

Poquoson, VA $104,590

Yorktown, VA $104,713

Lackey, VA $104,756

Seaford, VA $104,629

Portsmouth, VA $104,355

Fort Lee, VA $107,908

Petersburg, VA $107,908

Virginia State University, VA $107,908

Alberta, VA $105,775

Ammon, VA $107,192

Blackstone, VA $106,286

Boykins, VA $104,773

Branchville, VA $104,524

Capron, VA $105,289

Round Hill, VA $113,128

Catharpin, VA $117,367

Delaplane, VA $111,945

Ashburn, VA $117,853

Chantilly, VA $119,093

Gainesville, VA $116,412

Hamilton, VA $114,653

Lincoln, VA $114,541

Sterling, VA $119,287

Haymarket, VA $116,300

Herndon, VA $119,726

Leesburg, VA $116,001

Lovettsville, VA $113,431

Nokesville, VA $116,555

Upperville, VA $112,315

Warrenton, VA $112,723

Reston, VA $120,414

Waterford, VA $114,464

The Plains, VA $114,787

Doswell, VA $107,884

Dutton, VA $105,577

Fork Union, VA $105,595

Foster, VA $105,237

Glen Allen, VA $108,128

Gloucester, VA $105,465

Gloucester Point, VA $104,827

Goochland, VA $106,948

Grimstead, VA $105,502

Gum Spring, VA $106,948

Gwynn, VA $105,501

Hadensville, VA $106,781

Hallieford, VA $105,470

Hanover, VA $107,905

Hardyville, VA $105,783

Hartfield, VA $105,820

Hayes, VA $104,893

Henrico, VA $108,208

Hudgins, VA $105,420

Jamaica, VA $106,736

Jamestown, VA $105,134

Jetersville, VA $105,583

Kents Store, VA $105,832

King And Queen Court House, VA $106,898

King William, VA $107,452

Lanexa, VA $106,732

Lightfoot, VA $105,650

Little Plymouth, VA $106,763

Locust Hill, VA $106,137

Louisa, VA $106,930

Macon, VA $107,052

Maidens, VA $107,356

Manakin Sabot, VA $107,707

Mannboro, VA $107,007

Manquin, VA $107,765

Maryus, VA $104,841

Mascot, VA $106,449

Mathews, VA $105,299

Burgess, VA $107,125

Accomac, VA $105,713

Assawoman, VA $105,755

Atlantic, VA $105,898

Battery Park, VA $104,574

Belle Haven, VA $105,652

Birdsnest, VA $105,453

Bloxom, VA $105,876

Cape Charles, VA $105,308

Capeville, VA $105,329

Carrollton, VA $104,562

Carrsville, VA $105,039

Cheriton, VA $105,318

Chesapeake, VA $104,601

Chincoteague Island, VA $105,966

Wallops Island, VA $105,888

Craddockville, VA $105,669

Davis Wharf, VA $105,646

Eastville, VA $105,358

Exmore, VA $105,606

Franktown, VA $105,489

Greenbackville, VA $106,206

Greenbush, VA $105,902

Hacksneck, VA $105,609

Hallwood, VA $105,847

Harborton, VA $105,868

Horntown, VA $106,027

Oak Hall, VA $105,809

Isle Of Wight, VA $104,797

Jamesville, VA $105,549

Jenkins Bridge, VA $105,863

Keller, VA $105,737

Locustville, VA $105,732

Machipongo, VA $105,436

Mappsville, VA $105,823

Marionville, VA $105,435

Mears, VA $105,769

Melfa, VA $105,750

Modest Town, VA $106,023

Nassawadox, VA $105,545

Nelsonia, VA $106,031

New Church, VA $105,992

Onancock, VA $105,839

Onley, VA $105,722

Oyster, VA $105,343

Painter, VA $105,672

Parksley, VA $105,897

Pungoteague, VA $105,717

Quinby, VA $105,438

Rescue, VA $104,569

Sanford, VA $106,010

Saxis, VA $106,027

Seaview, VA $105,321

Smithfield, VA $104,682

Suffolk, VA $104,634

Tangier, VA $106,289

Tasley, VA $105,949

Temperanceville, VA $105,847

Townsend, VA $105,342

Virginia Beach, VA $105,995

Dulles, VA $120,448

Aldie, VA $116,646

Amissville, VA $110,971

Arcola, VA $117,815

Manassas, VA $118,009

Marshall, VA $112,599

Middleburg, VA $114,669

Catlett, VA $115,207

Centreville, VA $118,485

Clifton, VA $119,484

Orlean, VA $111,585

Paeonian Springs, VA $115,203

Paris, VA $111,585

Philomont, VA $114,330

Purcellville, VA $113,482

Bluemont, VA $111,964

Bristow, VA $117,093

Broad Run, VA $115,010

Calverton, VA $114,749

Casanova, VA $114,941

Rectortown, VA $112,460

Mechanicsville, VA $107,990

Midlothian, VA $107,826

Millers Tavern, VA $107,978

Mineral, VA $107,589

Moon, VA $105,345

Moseley, VA $107,467

New Canton, VA $105,139

New Kent, VA $107,399

New Point, VA $105,080

Newtown, VA $108,309

Norge, VA $105,805

North, VA $105,437

Oilville, VA $107,493

Onemo, VA $105,213

Ordinary, VA $104,984

Port Haywood, VA $105,065

Powhatan, VA $107,137

Providence Forge, VA $107,215

Quinton, VA $107,764

Rockville, VA $107,614

Ruthville, VA $106,993

Saint Stephens Church, VA $107,964

Saluda, VA $106,178

Sandston, VA $108,014

Sandy Hook, VA $106,927

Schley, VA $105,233

Severn, VA $104,897

Shacklefords, VA $106,235

State Farm, VA $107,407

Stevensville, VA $107,151

Studley, VA $107,982

Susan, VA $105,107

Toano, VA $106,137

Topping, VA $106,042

Trevilians, VA $106,863

Richmond, VA $108,237

Urbanna, VA $106,547

Wake, VA $105,882

Walkerton, VA $107,304

Ware Neck, VA $105,275

Water View, VA $106,525

West Point, VA $106,891

White Marsh, VA $105,100

Wicomico, VA $104,915

Williamsburg, VA $105,096

Woods Cross Roads, VA $105,477

Montpelier, VA $107,453

Oakton, VA $120,786

Occoquan, VA $119,896

Quantico, VA $115,911

Springfield, VA $121,860

Triangle, VA $116,750

Vienna, VA $121,859

Woodbridge, VA $119,030

Arlington, VA $122,473

Fort Myer, VA $122,475

Mattaponi, VA $106,493

Dhs, VA $122,474

Fort Valley, VA $105,883

Star Tannery, VA $104,848

Stephens City, VA $108,857

Stephenson, VA $108,930

Toms Brook, VA $105,824

White Post, VA $109,794

Woodstock, VA $104,950

Culpeper, VA $108,416

Aroda, VA $105,761

Banco, VA $106,119

Bealeton, VA $112,243

Boston, VA $108,129

Brandy Station, VA $110,317

Brightwood, VA $106,659

Castleton, VA $109,318

Elkwood, VA $110,172

Etlan, VA $106,413

Goldvein, VA $112,739

Graves Mill, VA $105,616

Haywood, VA $106,631

Hood, VA $104,951

Jeffersonton, VA $111,547

Leon, VA $107,109

Lignum, VA $109,536

Madison, VA $105,608

Midland, VA $113,361

Mitchells, VA $107,552

Oakpark, VA $106,277

Pratts, VA $105,595

Radiant, VA $105,987

Rapidan, VA $106,943

Remington, VA $111,351

Reva, VA $107,227

Richardsville, VA $110,450

Rixeyville, VA $110,164

Rochelle, VA $105,563

Somerville, VA $113,578

Sperryville, VA $107,122

Stevensburg, VA $109,755

Sumerduck, VA $111,381

Syria, VA $105,208

Viewtown, VA $110,237

Washington, VA $109,002

Wolftown, VA $104,959

Woodville, VA $108,180

Harrisonburg, VA $105,387

Basye, VA $104,545

Bergton, VA $104,223

Bridgewater, VA $105,190

Broadway, VA $104,866

Criders, VA $104,410

Dayton, VA $104,830

Edinburg, VA $104,723

Elkton, VA $105,039

Alexandria, VA $122,460

Fredericksburg, VA $110,958

Bowling Green, VA $108,805

Burr Hill, VA $108,818

Callao, VA $108,192

Caret, VA $109,482

Center Cross, VA $107,620

Champlain, VA $109,232

Coles Point, VA $109,642

Colonial Beach, VA $110,258

Corbin, VA $109,576

Dahlgren, VA $113,874

Dogue, VA $110,184

Dunnsville, VA $108,007

Edwardsville, VA $107,264

Farnham, VA $107,581

Garrisonville, VA $114,808

Hague, VA $108,849

Hartwood, VA $111,279

Haynesville, VA $108,758

Heathsville, VA $107,164

Hustle, VA $109,298

Irvington, VA $106,305

Jersey, VA $110,336

Kilmarnock, VA $106,395

King George, VA $112,057

Kinsale, VA $108,638

Ladysmith, VA $108,177

Lancaster, VA $106,655

Laneview, VA $106,914

Lively, VA $106,754

Locust Grove, VA $108,850

Loretto, VA $109,318

Lottsburg, VA $107,990

Merry Point, VA $106,488

Milford, VA $108,405

Mollusk, VA $106,526

Montross, VA $109,560

Morattico, VA $107,080

Mount Holly, VA $109,196

Ninde, VA $112,306

Nuttsville, VA $106,974

Oldhams, VA $108,550

Ophelia, VA $107,181

Partlow, VA $109,115

Port Royal, VA $109,290

Rappahannock Academy, VA $109,311

Reedville, VA $107,101

Rhoadesville, VA $107,823

Rollins Fork, VA $110,253

Fulks Run, VA $104,604

Hinton, VA $104,508

Keezletown, VA $105,017

Lacey Spring, VA $105,069

Linville, VA $105,015

Luray, VA $105,352

Mc Gaheysville, VA $105,138

Mount Crawford, VA $105,141

Mount Jackson, VA $104,798

Mount Solon, VA $104,812

New Market, VA $105,040

Orkney Springs, VA $104,572

Penn Laird, VA $105,185

Quicksburg, VA $104,902

Pleasant Valley, VA $105,128

Shenandoah, VA $105,076

Singers Glen, VA $105,008

Stanley, VA $105,085

Timberville, VA $105,058

Charlottesville, VA $105,246

Afton, VA $104,080

Arrington, VA $102,011

Barboursville, VA $105,655

Batesville, VA $104,996

Covesville, VA $104,089

Crozet, VA $105,046

Dyke, VA $104,994

Ruby, VA $114,259

Content Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Content Architect roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Content Architect positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Content Architect as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Content Architect

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$134,401	$65.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$134,401	$65.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$128,801	$62.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$123,201	$59.0	10%
Chemicals	$123,201	$59.0	10%

Content Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Content Architect'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.

$104,674

Average $112,001/year

$119,457

$8,723

Average $9,333/month

$9,955

$2,013

Average $2,154/week

$2,297

$50

Average $54/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,457	$9,955	$2,297	$57
Average	$112,001	$9,333	$2,154	$54
25th Percentile	$104,674	$8,723	$2,013	$50

Find Your Next Content Architect Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Content Architect job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Cox Automotive | WINOOSKI, VT

Principal Architect

Cox Automotive | WINOOSKI, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Principal Architect to drive end-to-end architecture for scalable, cloud-native platforms that power our automotive and media s... more

8 Days Ago
Cox Automotive | JERICHO, VT

Lead Architect

Cox Automotive | JERICHO, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the technical vision for next‑generation telecommunications and media-enabled automotive solutions. You... more

8 Days Ago
Cox Automotive | PINEWOOD, VT

Lead Architect

Cox Automotive | PINEWOOD, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the technical vision for next‑generation telecommunications and media-enabled automotive solutions. You... more

8 Days Ago
Cox Automotive | QUEEN PARK, VT

Lead Architect

Cox Automotive | QUEEN PARK, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Architect to drive the technical vision for next‑generation telecommunications and media-enabled automotive solutions. You... more

8 Days Ago
Cox Automotive | PINEWOOD, VT

Principal Architect

Cox Automotive | PINEWOOD, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Principal Architect to drive end-to-end architecture for scalable, cloud-native platforms that power our automotive and media s... more

8 Days Ago
Cox Automotive | QUEEN PARK, VT

Principal Architect

Cox Automotive | QUEEN PARK, VT

Cox Automotive is seeking a Principal Architect to drive end-to-end architecture for scalable, cloud-native platforms that power our automotive and media s... more

8 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Content Architect Salary in Virginia

Check out Content Architect Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Content Architect Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Content Architect Salaries?

How Do Content Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Content Architect

Content Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Content Architect

Content Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Content Architect Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Content Architect Salary in Virginia

Check out Content Architect Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Content Architect Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Content Architect Salaries?

How Do Content Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Content Architect

Content Architect Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Content Architect

Content Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Content Architect

Find Your Next Content Architect Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?