The salary statistics of architects (except naval) in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare architects (except naval) salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for architects (except naval) in the industry sector of accommodation and food services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) architects (except naval) is $110,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid architects (except naval) is $29,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of architects (except naval) in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $69,570 | -1.45% | -12.99% |
| 2017 | $70,580 | -11.38% | - |
| 2015 | $78,610 | 12.36% | - |
| 2013 | $68,890 | -14.11% | - |
| 2012 | $78,610 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].