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Architect
Description
Design pros who turn “wouldn’t it be cool if…” into buildings you can actually walk into. They juggle aesthetics, safety, budgets, and codes — and yes, deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients, scope requirements, and prepare specs
- Create drawings (BIM/CADD), coordinate with engineers and contractors
- Navigate zoning laws, permits, and building codes—legally, not illegally.
- Manage contracts and visit sites to ensure plans become reality
- Oversee construction to ensure the building doesn’t collapse (literally).
Pay range (U.S.)
- Median: $96,690 (May 2024)
- Typical range (10th–90th): $60,510 – $159,800
Government roles tend to pay on the higher end.
Requirements
- Professional degree (B.Arch/M.Arch), paid internship, and passing the ARE; state licensure + ongoing CE required.
Workforce Size in the United States
- 127,300 jobs (2023); 8% projected growth through 2033.
How Many Build Dreams?
Pending further data.
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