Architects in Alabama
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Architects in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Architects in Alabama is growing slower than average.
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Architects in Alabama earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Architects Work in Alabama?
In Alabama, there were 1,210 people working as Architects in the year 2018.
There were 1,090 Architects employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,160 Architects working in it, which means Alabama has more Architects than average.
Job Projections for Alabama
Jobs for Architects in this state are growing at a rate of 3.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.2%.
Alabama Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 100 annual job openings, and a total of 1,400 jobs for Alabama Architects in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,700 annual jobs and 134,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Architects Make in Alabama?
In 2018 wages for Architects ranged from $51,300 to $142,700 with $84,170 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24.67 to $68.61. The median hourly rate was $40.47.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $39.6 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.87.
The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Alabama Metros for Architects
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Architects.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 580 | $84,530 |
| Huntsville, AL | 170 | $85,420 |
| Montgomery, AL | 150 | $79,280 |
| Mobile, AL | 90 | $79,980 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 80 | $63,740 |
Top States for Architects Employment
The table below shows the states where most Architects work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13,570 | $87,180 |
| New York | 11,620 | $92,240 |
| Texas | 8,560 | $86,160 |
| Illinois | 5,560 | $72,190 |
| Florida | 4,340 | $70,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,180 | $71,740 |
| Washington | 4,150 | $74,740 |
| Colorado | 3,800 | $65,690 |
| Massachusetts | 3,320 | $93,920 |
| Ohio | 3,120 | $76,720 |
| New Jersey | 2,650 | $79,200 |
| Virginia | 2,640 | $83,040 |
| Georgia | 2,610 | $0 |
| Maryland | 2,540 | $80,010 |
| North Carolina | 2,330 | $78,200 |
| Michigan | 2,130 | $70,640 |
| Missouri | 2,010 | $72,380 |
| Oregon | 1,910 | $75,190 |
| District of Columbia | 1,900 | $92,490 |
| Minnesota | 1,850 | $82,260 |
Below are the states where Architects get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $93,920 |
| Alaska | $93,180 |
| District of Columbia | $92,490 |
| New York | $92,240 |
| Arizona | $88,590 |
| California | $87,180 |
| Texas | $86,160 |
| Alabama | $84,170 |
| New Hampshire | $83,210 |
| Virginia | $83,040 |
Related Careers in AL
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| Occupation | AL Employment Total |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Danichou under License
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