Salary distribution
Where Georgia architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $75,710 and $133,570, with a median of $100,870.
Architects in Georgia: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 63 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $72,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 44 | $65,937 |
| Level II — qualified | 7 | $85,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $100,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Architects in Georgia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | Urban Designer I | 5 | $63,086 |
| HKS, Inc. | Project Architect | 4 | $75,500 |
| Cooper Carry, Inc. | Designer II | 4 | $68,605 |
| Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC | Architect I | 2 | $85,000 |
| Heyward Russell Architects, LLC | Architectural Designer | 2 | $63,086 |
| Page Southerland Page, Inc. | Designer | 2 | $73,043 |
| Phillips Partnership, P.C. | Job Captain | 2 | $80,000 |
| Hazel & Grey Architects LLC | Architecture Intern | 2 | $63,086 |
| Fogarty Finger Architecture, PLLC | Intermediate Architectural Designer | 2 | $76,000 |
| Dynamik Design Partners, LLC | Architectural Job Captain | 2 | $81,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- VDC Manager at W.G. Yates and Sons Construction Co.$114,899AtlantaDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-460236
- Urban Designer at Perkins & Will, Inc.$65,874AtlantaDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-402134
- Architectural Energy Modeler at N-Gineers LLC$98,000SuwaneeDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363764
- JUNIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT at BREAUX AND ASSOCIATES LLC$65,874ALPHARETTAWage Level IDecided Sep 22, 2025I-200-25258-308108
- JUNIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT at BREAUX AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS LLC$65,874ALPHARETTAWage Level IDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25248-290086
- Architect I at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC$85,000AtlantaWage Level IDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-242263
- Architect I at Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC$85,000AtlantaWage Level IDecided Aug 20, 2025I-200-25225-239256
- Project Architect at HKS, Inc.$95,000AtlantaDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-205923
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Architects pay by experience level in Georgia
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Architects specialties in Georgia
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 32 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Architect at a median of $90,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Architect | Croft & Associates, P.C. | 10 | $90,000 |
| Architectural Designer | Heyward Russell Architects, LLC | 8 | $72,950 |
| Architect | Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC | 6 | $79,062 |
| Designer | Cooper Carry, Inc. | 5 | $63,086 |
| Urban Designer | Perkins & Will, Inc. | 3 | $63,086 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Architects in Georgia, by industry
Median offered wage across 60 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $70,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Perkins & Will, Inc. | 59 | $70,000 |
| Technology and software | Microsoft Corporation | 1 | $140,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Georgia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.9 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Visualization
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Operations Analysis
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
- 02
Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
- 03
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
- 04
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
- 05
Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.
- 06
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
- 07
Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.
- 08
Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+3.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Architects in Georgia?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Architects in Georgia is $100,870.
- How does Georgia compare to the national median for Architects?
- The Georgia median is +7.7% versus the BLS national figure of $93,633.
- What is the salary range for Architects in Georgia?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,670 and the 90th-percentile at $204,540, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Architects a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 3.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Architects?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.