Veterans Guidebook to Residental Building

ARCHITECTS

2023 Average Wage

$43.21 Per Hour

Entry-Level Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Typical On-the-Job Training Needed

Internship/Residency

Number of Jobs in Michigan, 2023

3,060

Job Growth (2020-2030)

190

Forecasted Employment Growth Through 2030

6.8%

What Architects Do

Architects plan and design houses, office buildings, and other

structures.

Work Environment

Architects spend much of their time in offices, where they meet

with clients and consult with engineers and other architects.

They also visit construction sites to review the progress of

projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ANALYTICAL SKILLS are a must to understand the content

of designs and the context in which they were created. For

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