What is the median salary for Architect in California?

The median salary for Architect in California is USD 14,250 - USD 21,377 per year.

How does the Architect salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Architect in United States is USD 50,000 - USD 140,000, while in California it is USD 31,895 - USD 49,167.

Architect Salary in United States

Architect Salary in California

Based on 385 job listings - California, United States 2026

-20.1% vs 2025

Average salary

$31,895 - $49,167

Median salary

$14,250 - $21,377

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K

25th percentile$11K

Median$14K

75th percentile$17K

90th percentile$102K

50% of professionals earn between $11,021 - $16,954 USD

The median salary is $14,250

Compare with national average

California

Average salary

31,895 - 49,167

Median salary

14,250 - 21,377

385 job openings

United States

Average salary

50,000 - 140,000

Median salary

85,000 - 140,000

134,048 job openings

Other cities

New York5,285 job openings

Atlanta3,787 job openings

San Francisco3,460 job openings

Chicago3,432 job openings

Dallas3,322 job openings

Austin2,745 job openings

Washington1,932 job openings

Houston1,736 job openings

Boston1,719 job openings

Charlotte855 job openings

Seattle758 job openings

Denver729 job openings

San Jose621 job openings

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The average salary for a Architect in California, United States is USD 31,895 - USD 49,167 per year in 2026, based on 385 job listings.

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