Architects in Iowa
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Architects in Iowa are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Architects in Iowa is growing faster than average.
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Architects in Iowa earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Architects Work in Iowa?
In 2018, there were 500 Architects working in the state.
There were 430 Architects employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,160 Architects working in it, which means Iowa has fewer Architects than average.
Job Projections for Iowa
Jobs for Architects in this state are growing at a rate of 9.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.2%.
Iowa Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 930 jobs for Iowa Architects in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,700 annual jobs and 134,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Architects Make in Iowa?
In 2018 wages for Architects ranged from $43,240 to $117,720 with $67,290 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.79 to $56.59. The median hourly rate was $32.35.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $34.75 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $2.40.
The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Iowa Metros for Architects
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Architects.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 480 | $78,130 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 210 | $64,530 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 60 | $65,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | 60 | $61,440 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 40 | $75,810 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 30 | n/a |
| Ames, IA | 30 | $71,860 |
Top States for Architects Employment
View the list below to see 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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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