How Much Money Does An Architect Make?
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- Ever wonder how much money an architect makes and why they get paid the amount they do? That's why I made this video. It's actually one of the most common questions I get asked often!
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How much money does an architect make? I get asked this question very often so I’ve decided to finally make a video on it. You’ll see over the course of this video that there isn’t one answer because working in this field has many paths, so I want to show you a few paths that an architect can make to see how their salaries get affected depending on the path they choose.
To find out how much an architect makes, I'm going to go to the AIA’s compensation calculator, I’ll place the link in the description of this video. The AIA stands for the American Institute of Architect’s and I find that, generally speaking, their calculator is pretty accurate. Also, it’s nice that they add a description for what each role in a firm does.
When you click on “select a position”, you’ll see that it’s organized from the least-experienced at the bottom, to the most experienced at the top.
When you’re in school, it’s common that you’ll start to look for a part-time job while you’re attending classes. When I was in school, I would work 24 hours a week on Monday's, Wednesday’s, And Friday’s, while going to classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
So let’s see what a recent graduate makes and I’ll let you know how accurate that is based on my experience and based on what I've seen and heard from others. I’ll choose Florida, cause it’s where I’m from. Immediately looking at the numbers I could tell you that it’s fairly accurate. Based on these numbers, keep in mind that when you start your career, you might be working part time so you’ll be looking at making half of what it says here.
Do you consider these number GREAT or HORRIBLE? Let me know!
It is fair for the time you put into it. Also keep up the great work.
🍻😃
Are these annual salaries
in India, getting around 60k a year, that's like one of the highest. You'd be super rich in India with that salary.
the best part for me was working 4 years at Richard Meier every week min 90hours sometimes i hit 120hours, started with 40k then made 85k and now i have my own company and i surpassed in 6 months 250k. i think you just have to freaking love your hobby and getting paid is just the cherry on top.
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing!
Please tell me more! I’m currently on my second year in my architecture program and I want to learn what steps to take to become this successful!
Benide yanına al reis cCc :D
And is that for month or for year? Bc that’s a lot OxO
Hi! What country do you live in?
I find this really interesting. I worked in investing/personal finance for 8 years and got a degree in marketing and law, and worked my up slowly. Granted in the short term, I'd likely make more money following the path I'm on, you'll end up making decent money in most careers. And from personal experience, you shouldn't rely solely on your salary as a means of income. My stepdad, in the latter part of his career as an architect, was earning approx 300k AUD running his own practice and consulting on projects. As you said though, there are ranges, and I think if you're passionate, and network a lot, you'll find projects, meet the right people etc. Just be better at what you do than anyone else and showcase it, you'll find work and eventually, more money.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading about yours and your fathers paths. I'm sure others will too! 🍻😃
I’ve always wanted to be an architect but I joined the army first. Now that I’m out I want to focus on accomplishing that goal and I have a feeling your videos will help me tremendously. Thanks for the information I’m in Florida too
I really love your video. It gives me more motivation, thanks
I'm glad :)
Hi!
Awesome channel, awesome content! THANK YOU!
Just wanted to ask about the kinds of part time jobs that an architecture student can do during semester.. something that won't hinder my studies and i could use architecture skills if possible.. or anything at all..
The costs during semester are no joke!
Thanks again
Thanks for the compliment.
You're right; it's very expensive. I would suggest working in an architecture firm. I wish I would have done this. I worked at a bank while going to college and only the last two years at the university did I start working at a firm. Get a job at a firm as soon as possible. Only work the amount of time you can handle. The benefit is that your boss will understand that your time is limited and you can't stay overtime cause you have school work. If they don't understand this, get another job QUICK. If you can't do that, do summer internships. Most companies offer this. It's a good way to focus on school throughout the year and then spend your summers working like crazy - making money and learning a lot! Good luck! 😃🍻
Hey Mooch, sweet video and thanks for being so proactive in the community. I just recently graduated my undergrad studying environmental studies with a minor in architecture. My plan is to apply to graduate school for architecture that is a 3-year program that is essentially a condensed version on the 5-year undergrad. would there be a difference in coming out of a 3 year masters program than the 5-year, work force wise?
Hi Mooch, thanks for making great videos!!! I have just received an offer from UCL and Manchester in UK and was interested how hard is it to push your skills and individuality to stand out in architecture or is this industry dependent on luck? In addition, dose the university you go to make a big difference or is it mainly based on experience?
Literally one person has disliked who did that? Awsome video mooch
That's incredible! I didn't notice.... It must be my hater. The same person that dislikes all my video when I upload lol. Thanks for the support !!!
HI! I'm currently trying to decide on what college to go to in order to pursue a career in architecture. Is it worth going to a higher ranked school that is expensive and will leave me with a lot of student debt vs a good but not as highly ranked school for a cheaper price?
Hi, can you please make a video on architecture universities in Canada and their rankings? Thank you!
This is an interesting suggestion. Thanks! I'll look into it. 🍻😃
Thank you!
You're welcome!🍻😃
I’m about to be a 3rd year in architecture school. It’s all about how good you are. I’m curious to when would it be a good time to start your own practice. Should I start 5 years in? I also have a friend who is a director of design and graduated about 4 years ago. I know architects who make in the 100k range and some who make millions. This career is all over the place. I look at it as if it’s then nfl draft. If your portfolio is great then you get drafted to a firm that pays well.
I watched this to see what my parents might be making. I just feel bad for spending so much for me
Firstly, I probably found this video more helpful than most because I, too, am from Florida. Secondly, how many hours a week do you typically work as an architect? How did you figure out architecture was the right path for you?
I’ve been recently considering it and trying to figure out if it’s right for me.
Can you make a video on how to create ideas for designs etc?
Sure! I'll add this to my to-do list!
I am currently studying Landscape Architecture. Are salaries for all architects comparable or do they vary?
Great question! I'm not sure :[ I'll try to look into this and find out for you!
What would you believe is the best pathway to becoming an independent architect be?
You find a firm that does what you want to do in the future. You learn it really well until you feel comfortable to do it yourself. A long the way, you've learned some techniques to find your own clients. How long? Depends on the person!
Awesome video so that is my dream job not of the money it's for who much I love designing and maths
I'm about to apply to a University in the Summer. I have a big problem tho, I'm not sure where to apply - I want to be a game developer and knowing that I found two options: becoming a level designer with architecture education or a programmist after IT school. I don't really know which choice is better, or is it even a good idea to study architecture just to make games. If anyone has some experience in any of these, please help :
I've been trying to choose between these two option, as well. And I suppose, it would be really hard to study at architecture school to end up as a game developer. It could give you necessary skills, but you'll be made to learn some extra subjects that are not so useful for game developers. So, if I were you, I wouldn't even enter the unversity. There are a lot of online licensed courses that wipl give you much more practical experience in a shorter period of time. But you still habe to search for a good one. Anyway, I hope you'll make a right decision and will enjoy it ☆
Can you draft and make a small living with an Associate Degree? Also did you have to go to UM to get your BA?
Yes, you can draft with an AA and be able to move up. And no I didn't go to UM
from which college did you graduate ?
This is only applicable for the US right ? Also could u make a video on the best colleges for architecture around the world?
The resource I used is based on the US. I'm not too sure how the careers holds up in other parts of the world. I'll look into your suggestion! Thanks! 🍻😃
I'm in 8th grade and am planning for my high school classes. Is there any cte, elective, or any classes in general I should take to prepare me for going to college to become an architect?
Take any art, building, programming/coding, sketching, drafting electives.
Diego Fonzseau same here
I think it would be good to take art math and physics classes
Good question! I fell in love with 3d modeling after taking some classes in highschool. Look into that if your school offers, luckily I had access to Rhinoceros and Vectorworks there. I also recommend you study art such as drawing/photography. My pathway to architecture has been a bit different from most thereafter though. I studied biology for undergrad, then after graduating, went to a different school where I took a 3d animation course where I learned Maya and even helped teach the course afterwards for a few years! During that time I went through a 3.5 year Master’s of Architecture program and got a job at a corporate firm. Love it there! Still there after 7.5 years, but I have transitioned from a purely architectural role to the tech side where I help train designers how to use emerging tools and support projects around the global firm. My 3d knowledge has proven very valuable! And being moderately well-rounded has let me look at things with a perspective many colleagues have appreciated.
There are many paths in architecture like the author of this video stated, learn as much as you can about whatever interests you! Even if it isn’t always architecture. I’ve known people that only talk about architecture, and it can get a bit much... like cyclists that only talk about cycling when they meet strangers that are cycling ... 😂
I am in 8 grade and is planning to become an architect. So I have to choose art further maths also physics geography and what else
Do graduates get paid during apprenticeships??
Architect or civil engineering i love both careers and i know the diffrence between them but iam still confused any suggestions ?
idk about civil engineering but studying architecture is realy hard ,,im being honest
I can’t find the link
Is that amount per month or year?
How can I prepare to be an architect in middle school
That's a good question! Hopefully I can make a video on this topic soon because I don't want to confuse you but you should be learning about what an architect does. Learn about the basics of designs. Go to your local library and check out books on architecture. If the books are too complex or "boring" skip out on them for now. You should be enjoying what you learn. There will be time in the future for boring work lol. Also, sketch a lot! Try sketching with pencil, pens; try painting. Do as much as you can. There are videos on sketching. Watch as many as you can and just draw, every day if you can. Drawing is a good tool to have! It doesn't have to be realistic stuff! Good luck!!! 😃
I would join linked in. And message every architect in the area for an opportunity to shadow them at work. Architecture in academia and “real life” are very different.
Is it per month
Could you do this video for the RIBA please
I'm not familiar with RIBA so first I have to educate myself 😂 thanks for the suggestion! 😃🍻
Ok I thanks
Im sorry if I send like retard for saying this but could Minecraft be a good inspiration for buildings and stuff, i’m just wondering I normally do sketches in my free time and sometimes build it in Minecraft or something else.
Everytime you create, you're doing a good thing. No matter the platform. Hopefully you try new things everytime and research so that you're not just repeating. Try learning and then applying what you learned to your Minecraft designs.
This video was good, but kinda disappointing... I was kind of hoping to hear more, I don’t know if this makes me sound bad, but I thought they made more... anything to help me mooch? (Besides that the job is fun, because I already know that) (Sophmore highschool)
design for humanity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you know a friend or a friend of a friend who is experienced in the architecture field in europe? And if so I have a few questions I need help with.
Btw I graduated high school and in the process of developing a portfolio and searching for an arch school in spain or italy :)
I don't but I'm sure someone in the Discord chat does! You should check it out. Good luck with your portfolio! 🍻😃
Super
I joined the discord 👏
Hi Mooch. Do you think these "additional cash compensation" numbers are accurate from your experience? Some of these bonus numbers seem to be pretty significant. Thanks
I didn't cover these because I don't they they are. Why? Alot of these numbers come from bonuses, which comes fromany factors, including how well the company did that year. All companies are different. All of them decide differently how much they give their employees.
Just one question Mooch, a single one:
You still got a few hours to game?
Lol! Now I do. At school, it was tough. I remember my gf got me GTA V when it came out and I took one weekend off to beat it. I made sure to beat the whole game because after that I wouldn't be able to play that much any more. You could always make time to play a few hours a week though. I used to play counter -trike all the time. This had to stop because I was getting way too competitive and my work was falling behind...
@@Moochers Thx for the reply man, appreciate and don't worry I'm more of a PvE kinda guy
R u working as an architecture now?
Going to be a senior in highschool, my biggest worry is the cost of architecture school and All the debt. I want to be able to pay it off as fast as possible and start investing
Start saving money now
thx
I think it's bad seems you can do a trade and make 130k with the lowest being 70k
Thank you very much for video, but I can't understand why do so many architects complain to their salaries? I compared architect's salaries with avarage salary in USA and other professions. Avarage salary of architect is visible higher that avarage in country, but if compare with other profession, we can see architect's salary is really lower that medicine specialist, economist, programmer and a bit lower that engineers. If compare architect's salary with humanitarian we can see architect's salary is higher (except lawyer) and often really higher.
Hey! People just complain lol.
@@Moochers I'm sorry😂😂 I understand nothing, may be because english isn't my native language)
From which architecture college u have studied
Florida International University 🍻😃
That's the college I want to get into
Are these numbers monthly or annual salaries??
Annual 🍻😃
@@Moochers ok makes more sense oof
monthly or annually?
Annually
Is 23 years old too old to go back to college and become an architect?
I am 31 with a 10 year old kid (single dad) planing to become an architect xD
No! You’re young still, I was 24 when I did and love my career so far! I took longer after undergrad by taking fine arts courses and 3d animation etc before architecture grad school. Just try to get out of school with less debt than me 🤪
What if u graduate with a license?
You mean that when you graduate, you automatically receive a license. That's great! I'm curious as to where they do that :D
Mooch many colleges are starting to offer a new 5-6 year licensure program right as u get into college.
In Romania we do finish with a license, after 6 years.. also we do get a master..
Architecture is like being doc but underpaid overworking
I didn't know 50k a year starting out and potentially 100k after ten years was really that bad...
@@Momknows yikes 😬
You think 27 is to old to get into this? If I’m already making good money but need a career change.
Not at all!
why do you say "you will be working part time"
If you have no financial support from your family, you'll need money for this expensive career.
Mooch as in you will be working part time while you are going through architecture school or you will only find part time jobs when you come out of architecture school?
Hii
Hey 🍻😃
What??? We, architects, are getting paid??
While average architect in Ukraine earns 8000$ per year.
Per yearr??? Damnn
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