Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,350 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.23
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $124,100
Employed locally 40
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $52,720
    50th (median)
    $75,350
    75th
    $93,400
    90th
    $124,100

    Top-paying metros for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $141,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,950
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $120,620
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $120,170
    Redding, CA $120,060

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,250
    Industrial Engineers $94,850
    Civil Engineers $102,140
    Surveyors $51,560
    Mechanical Engineers $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Southwest Louisiana is $36.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.66 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries?

    The median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Southwest Louisiana is 22.1% below 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,720.