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Sluggish gains in architect compensation due to weakness in construction sector: AIA survey

Sluggish gains in architect compensation due to weakness in construction sector: AIA survey

Average increases from 2011 to 2013 only slightly more than 1% a year.


By American Institute of Architects | August 14, 2013

Washington, D.C. – August 14, 2013 – U.S. architecture firms have experienced modest improvements in business conditions over the last two years that has resulted in very small gains in compensation levels for staffs.  Between 2011 and 2013, the average total compensation increases for architecture positions were only slightly more than one percent per year, according to the 2013 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Compensation Survey.

Average compensation

 

2013   

2011   

2008

 

 

 

 

 

Senior design/project management staff

 

99,400

94,900

98,800

Architects/designers

 

73,000

71,600

71,600

Interns

 

47,000

47,300

45,400

Report costs:

  • Full report: $209.50 member/$349 nonmember
  • Nine regional reports (New England, Middle Atlantic, East North Central, West North Central, South Atlantic, East South Central, West South Central, Mountain, and Pacific): $119.50 member/$199 nonmember
  • Metro Area report (includes Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, DC): $149.50 member/$249 nonmember

The landing page for the report can be found at www.aia.org/compensation. It includes ordering information and a link to download a free sample chapter of the report.

About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, members of the American Institute of Architects consistently work to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.  Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

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