📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Architects Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$139,984
per year
Median
$123,796
per year
Hourly
$67.3
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$87,848
25th Percentile — Junior$115,876
50th Percentile — Median$123,796
75th Percentile — Senior$178,938
90th Percentile — Top Earners$203,302
💡 Top-earning Architectss in California make up to $203,302 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$117.9k
2021
$122.0k
2022
$126.3k
2023
$130.7k
2024
$135.2k
2025
$140.0k
2026
📈 Architects salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Architects Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $216,975 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $207,176 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $240,772 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $258,970 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $151,183 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $170,780 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $202,977 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $151,183 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $198,777 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $195,978 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $179,180 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $165,181 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $216,975 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $165,181 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $156,782 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $170,780 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $160,982 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $207,176 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $223,974 +60.0% Medium
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Architects Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Architectss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $139,984 per year, California's Architects salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $87,848–$115,876, while experienced Architectss can command $178,938–$203,302.

Looking ahead, the Architects profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Architects salary in California is $139,984 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $98,580.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Architectss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Architects employment.
  • At $139,984/year, California Architects salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $98,580/year.