DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Occupational Description:
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property. Excludes "Landscape Architects" (17-1012) and "Marine Engineers and Naval Architects" (17-2121).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 1,660 | 163 | $48.51/hr | $1.79/hr | $30.36/hr | $35.89/hr | $43.97/hr | $55.11/hr | $72.32/hr |
| U S | 105,850 | 1,905 | $43.51/hr | $0.39/hr | $23.65/hr | $30.41/hr | $39.22/hr | $51.30/hr | $66.85/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Mechanical Engineers | 7,480 | $39.62/hr | 3.2% |
| Civil Engineers | 6,260 | $44.27/hr | 3.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 2,220 | $31.64/hr | 1.9% |
| Landscape Architects | 470 | $37.26/hr | 2.2% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 450 | $44.38/hr | 1.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 310 | $32.38/hr | 1.5% |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 130 | $25.42/hr | 1.5% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 50 | $43.36/hr | 1.0% |
Tasks for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Prepares information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
- Prepares scale drawings.
- Plans layout of project.
- Integrates engineering element into unified design.
- Consults with client to determine functional and spatial requirements of structure.
- Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
- Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
- Prepares operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.
- Administers construction contracts.
- Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
- Prepares contract documents for building contractors.
