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 |
| Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA | 1,490 | 162 | $49.64/hr | $2.08/hr | $31.72/hr | $36.79/hr | $44.66/hr | $56.28/hr | $73.63/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 - | |
| Mechanical Engineers | 5,920 | $41.11/hr | N/A |
| Civil Engineers | 4,980 | $44.96/hr | N/A |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | 1,430 | $32.40/hr | N/A |
| Landscape Architects | 450 | $37.91/hr | N/A |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 350 | $44.62/hr | N/A |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 220 | $34.20/hr | N/A |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | 120 | $25.67/hr | N/A |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 20 | $50.52/hr | 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.
