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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Virginia
- Virginia Beach$105,040
- Richmond$99,210
- Charlottesville$97,220
- Roanoke$89,730
- Blacksburg$85,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $105,040 | $101,410 | $76,690 | $77,500 | 98 |
| Richmond | $99,210 | $95,860 | $76,480 | $73,734 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $97,220 | $84,650 | $73,510 | $72,448 | 99 |
| Roanoke | $89,730 | $82,530 | $76,860 | $67,610 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $85,420 | $73,710 | $71,950 | $64,825 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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