Architects in Louisiana
Considering a career as an Architect in Louisiana?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Architects in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Architects in Louisiana is growing faster than average.
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Architects in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Architects Work in Louisiana?
1,160 people worked as Architects in 2018 in this state.
There were 1,100 Architects employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The amount of Architects working in the state is similar to the average state.
Job Projections for Louisiana
Jobs for Architects in this state are growing at a rate of 5.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.2%.
Louisiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 100 annual Architects job openings in Louisiana, and 1,410 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,700 annual jobs and 134,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Architects Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Architects ranged from $42,750 to $114,090 with $70,780 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.55 to $54.85. The median hourly rate was $34.03.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $31.96 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $2.07.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Louisiana Metros for Architects
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Architects.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 470 | $61,640 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 310 | $79,390 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 60 | $52,900 |
| Houma-Thibodaux, LA | 50 | $72,170 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 40 | $62,580 |
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 LA
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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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