Salary distribution
Where New York architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $75,910 and $128,290, with a median of $98,580.
Architects in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 532 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $82,513. 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 | 263 | $74,001 |
| Level II — qualified | 143 | $91,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 38 | $113,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $133,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Architects in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC | Architectural Designer I | 27 | $92,000 |
| B.I.G. Architecture D.P.C. | Junior Designer | 22 | $80,469 |
| Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | Designer | 16 | $87,589 |
| Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | Project Manager | 15 | $100,000 |
| Grimshaw, Inc. | Architectural Designer | 11 | $90,000 |
| Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP | Architectural Designer | 10 | $81,985 |
| Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners, LLP | Associate | 9 | $88,000 |
| Handel Architects LLP | Architectural Designer 2 | 9 | $75,000 |
| Populous Group, LLC | Architecture Designer III | 7 | $102,003 |
| FOGARTY FINGER ARCHITECTURE PLLC | Intermediate Architectural Designer | 7 | $82,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Project Architect at PM Architecture PC$90,000New YorkDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501495
- Architectural Designer at Emporium Design LLC$68,000New YorkDecided Dec 29, 2025I-201-25353-498692
- Assistant Project Manager at DBI Projects, LLC$95,000NEW YORKDecided Dec 26, 2025I-203-25352-494913
- ="Designer (internal title "Senior Associate Principal")" at Kohn Pederson Fox Associates PC$120,000New YorkDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475112
- Architectural Designer at STV Incorporated$91,314New YorkDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472267
- Architect at Arup Architecture US, Inc.$113,600New YorkDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-473527
- Architectural Designer at STV Incorporated$68,500New YorkDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25345-474004
- Building and Structural Designer at SRA Architecture & Engineering, PC$68,000New YorkDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465432
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 New York
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 New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 396 certified offers. The most common variant is Architectural Designer at a median of $79,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Designer | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC | 176 | $79,000 |
| Designer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | 69 | $82,240 |
| Architect | Superstructures Engineering & Architecture, PLLC | 49 | $83,450 |
| Project Manager | Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | 27 | $94,000 |
| Project Architect | DENCITYWORKS ARCHITECTURE PLLC | 22 | $110,000 |
| Architectural Staff Level I (non-licensed) | Rockwell Architecture, Planning and Design, P.C. | 11 | $78,000 |
| Intermediate Designer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP | 8 | $75,353 |
| Intermediate Architectural Designer | FOGARTY FINGER ARCHITECTURE PLLC | 8 | $81,000 |
| Project Designer | Corgan Associates, Inc. | 7 | $87,589 |
| Intern Architect | Asymptote Architecture D.P.C. | 7 | $65,686 |
| Architecture Designer | Populous Group, LLC | 6 | $103,511 |
| Recent College Graduate (non-licensed) | Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects and Planners, LLP | 6 | $67,500 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Architects in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 514 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $82,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC | 501 | $82,000 |
| Technology and software | Upskill Consultancy, Inc. | 3 | $83,200 |
| Manufacturing | Allen Architectural Metals Inc. | 2 | $113,483 |
| Real estate | TITANIUM REALTY GROUP | 2 | $114,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Raw Brands Inc. | 2 | $102,500 |
| Media and entertainment | The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation | 2 | $129,764 |
| Healthcare | White Plains Hospital Medical Center | 1 | $91,002 |
| Energy and utilities | PVILION TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York 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 New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Architects in New York is $98,580.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Architects?
- The New York median is +5.3% versus the BLS national figure of $93,633.
- What is the salary range for Architects in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $61,810 and the 90th-percentile at $167,230, 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.