Architects, Except Landscape and Naval vs. Civil Engineers: Who Earns More?
Civil Engineers out-earn Architects, Except Landscape and Naval by $2K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Architects, Except Landscape and Naval land at $99,280 and Civil Engineers at $100,840. The education gap is real: architects, except landscape and naval programs typically require bachelor's degree, while civil engineer programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval is Wyoming ($120,580); for Civil Engineers it's California ($122,500).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Architects, Except Landscape and Naval median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval or Civil Engineers?
Civil Engineers earn more nationally. The median is $99,280 for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval versus $100,840 for Civil Engineers, a difference of $2K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval or Civil Engineers?
Civil Engineers has the better 10-year outlook at 5% projected growth, compared to 3.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval or Civil Engineers?
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval typically requires bachelor's degree. Civil Engineers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Architects, Except Landscape and Naval get paid the most?
Wyoming is the top-paying state for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval at $120,580/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Architects, Except Landscape and Naval vs. Civil Engineers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval earn $117,330 vs. $106,730 for Civil Engineers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.