Architects, Except Landscape and Naval Salary in Georgia

Architects (except landscape and naval) in Georgia earn the most in Atlanta (average $117,560 a year) and the least in Columbus ($100,940), across the 5 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architects (except landscape and naval) average at $114,600 and the median at $100,420 for 2,440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,260.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Georgia

Atlanta$117,560
Savannah$111,550
Brunswick$105,880
Athens$103,590
Columbus$100,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlanta	$117,560	$103,330	$86,820	$86,416	100
Savannah	$111,550	$99,560	$82,460	$82,488	95
Brunswick	$105,880	$99,050	$80,110	$78,782	88
Athens	$103,590	$98,020	$78,880	$77,285	93
Columbus	$100,940	$95,140	$78,680	$75,553	89

*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

More about pay in Georgia

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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