Salary distribution
Where Texas architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,070 and $116,100, with a median of $85,770.
Architects in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 143 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 | 94 | $67,748 |
| Level II — qualified | 21 | $80,205 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $100,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $130,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Architects in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corgan Associates, Inc. | Project Specialist | 21 | $72,000 |
| HKS, Inc. | Design Professional - Architecture | 12 | $72,900 |
| Perkins & Will, Inc. | Designer | 9 | $73,154 |
| WRA Architects Inc. | Architectural Staff | 9 | $80,205 |
| Sparc Plus, LLC | Architectural Designer | 3 | $62,650 |
| Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. | Architectural Intern | 3 | $72,000 |
| Steinberg Hart | Design Director - Higher Education | 3 | $155,000 |
| HCBeck, Ltd. | Senior Project Coordinator | 2 | $77,834 |
| Ghafari Associates LLC | Arch 2 | 2 | $80,205 |
| Harper Brothers Construction LLC | Project Analyst | 2 | $70,866 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Designer at Perkins & Will, Inc.$73,154DallasDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502739
- Clients Representative (Architecture & Project Delivery) at Lund Farm Investment LLC$119,995AustinDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25347-480575
- Project Architect III (PA3) at Pfluger Architects, Inc.$117,998DallasDecided Dec 11, 2025I-203-25338-458482
- Architecs at Goree Architects, INC$72,413HoustonDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25321-414720
- Senior Project Coordinator at HCBeck, Ltd.$90,085DallasDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-381710
- Architect at M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.$79,250HoustonDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367970
- Project Architect II - Architecture at THE HASKELL COMPANY$82,329FriscoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-362195
- Architectural Designer at Sparc Plus, LLC$64,800GalvestonDecided Nov 6, 2025I-200-25272-340410
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 Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 97 certified offers. The most common variant is Architect at a median of $74,942.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architect | Gresham Smith | 21 | $74,942 |
| Designer | Perkins & Will, Inc. | 13 | $73,000 |
| Project Specialist | Corgan Associates, Inc. | 12 | $65,582 |
| Project Coordinator | Corgan Associates, Inc. | 11 | $73,130 |
| Architectural Designer | Sparc Plus, LLC | 11 | $64,800 |
| Architectural Staff | WRA Architects Inc. | 9 | $78,000 |
| Design Professional - Architecture | HKS, Inc. | 6 | $64,752 |
| Architectural Intern | Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. | 4 | $72,577 |
| Assistant Project Manager | Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 4 | $77,675 |
| Project Lead | Corgan Associates, Inc. | 3 | $90,640 |
| Project Designer | Dimensions Dallas, Inc. | 3 | $80,205 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Architects in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 128 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $73,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Corgan Associates, Inc. | 119 | $73,000 |
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 3 | $87,780 |
| Real estate | TRANSCEND GLOBAL CAPITAL LLC | 2 | $68,131 |
| Technology and software | NIMMO Inc. | 2 | $68,291 |
| Healthcare | Ty Christy Global Resources LLC | 1 | $74,942 |
| Education | Texas A&M University | 1 | $66,851 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas 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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Metro-level salary data for architects in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$94,850
- Dallas$93,870
- San Antonio$82,800
- Houston$78,410
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Architects in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Architects in Texas is $85,770.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Architects?
- The Texas median is -8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $93,633.
- What is the salary range for Architects in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $58,680 and the 90th-percentile at $139,140, 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.