Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $134,200 +38.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.52
10th percentile $81,180
90th percentile $220,720
Employed locally 560
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,180
    25th
    $99,600
    50th (median)
    $134,200
    75th
    $185,450
    90th
    $220,720

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary vs area income 85% Median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $141,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $120,620
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $120,170
    Redding, CA $120,060
    Waco, TX $119,340

    Nearby metros — Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,950
    Redding, CA $120,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $118,560
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $118,410
    Ithaca, NY $110,940
    California $105,840

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers$197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$179,050
    Electrical Engineers$186,920
    Mechanical Engineers$147,730
    Industrial Engineers$136,290
    Engineers, All Other$157,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in San Jose, CA is $64.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.22 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries?

    The median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in San Jose, CA is 38.8% above the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in San Jose?

    Entry-level Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (10th percentile) earn around $81,180 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,600.