architect salaries don't look as bad as they're portrayed (links inside)

College Majors Architecture Major
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<p>Architect</a> Salary - CBsalary.com</p>

<p>Architects</a>, Except Landscape and Naval</p>

<p>Honestly, something like 62k isn't bad at all for the median so I have no idea why there is so much fuss about compensation. A Civil Engineer (according to those sites) makes almost the same. Plus, i keep reading new articles that architects are slowly rising in terms of demand. Is there anyone who can shed some light on the authenticity of these sites or are the statistics misleading?</p>

<p>Edit: I should also mention that I have little to no clue what the life of an architect is really like as I'm studying economics for my undergrad although I do have an immense interest to study Architecture in graduate school. If anyone can also comment on the stereotypes of working architects (long hours, getting the enjoyment of architecture sucked out, disillusionment, etc) that would help. </p>

<p>Personally the main reason for my interest, and I'm sure for many other students as well is that the career sounds very rewarding on paper. I've been hearing countless "If it's your passion, go for it!" type of responses which are clearly not the type of answer most of us are seeking. I'm not looking to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, but I would like to enjoy waking up in the morning as well as being reasonably compensated (on a similar level to the links shown above).</p>

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<p>i don't know how legit these sites are.</p>

<p>I wish ARCH RECORD did an issue on this and find the real median of what architects make.</p>

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<p>Here is a detailed survey that was published in Architecture magazine last year. From my experience I think the numbers look pretty accurate.</p>

<p>2007</a> Salary Survey</p>

<p>rick</p>

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<p>Them salaries don't look half bad. I would be more than glad to be making almost 100 k at age 40!</p>

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<p>Hmm... too bad they dont really tell us the age group, just to give an idea how many yrs of experience is required to make that much...</p>

<p>While making 100k at 40 sounds nice to some, personally I think its too slow. I'll have my envies and regrets when I see people I know making 100k 5 years earlier. Oh well, I guess I'm expecting too much.</p>

<p>I also get the pursue your passion advice, but as much as I love to design, I wanna be decently compensated too (translation: I want my suburb house and luxury car, lol)</p>

<p>Just trying to use my logics over my heart...</p>

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<p>Syracuse Univ SOA website posts median salaries of graduates.</p>

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<p>hey SSD, where did they post it? can you link me?</p>

<p>i cant seem to find it...</p>

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<p>never mind, i found it</p>