Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 17-1011.00

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$60k10th$84kMedian$135k90th

New workers start near $59,770; experienced workers reach $135,180. About 670 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +12.9%; Alamo region, 721 to 814 jobs · U.S. +4%
Openings a year: 53; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 7,800
Employed in 2024: 721; in the Alamo region · U.S. 123,600

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Training: Internship/residency

1 program, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Administer construction contracts.
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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