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 |
Northeast Minnesota | 40 | 6 | $38.13/hr | $3.73/hr | $25.43/hr | $27.90/hr | $33.11/hr | $43.87/hr | $61.79/hr |
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 2020 - 2030 | |
Mechanical Engineers | 390 | $36.14/hr | 4.7% |
Civil Engineers | 320 | $39.95/hr | 9.5% |
Civil Engineering Technicians | 200 | $30.05/hr | N/A |
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 40 | $42.50/hr | 0.0% |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 30 | $40.14/hr | -5.4% |
Set and Exhibit Designers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Landscape Architects | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Electrical and Electronics Drafters | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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.