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2019 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Research - Architects
Overview: the U.S. Architects Industry
This market research report provides answers to key questions about the industry:This report shows the total market size for the Architects industry, comprised of total revenues of both public and private companies over the last six years (2013-2018), current year estimates, and outlook to 2024.
The industry Outlook and Forecasts show how the Architects industry is heading over the next six years (2019-2024). Market forecasts account for historical growth, cyclical changes, and general economic outlook.
The Market Analysis section shows the five-year growth trends for Architects, year-by-year from 2013-2018.
Forecasts for 2019-2024 for the industry show the future growth and market opportunity for Architects companies.
The average number of employees and average revenue for a typical Architects company is charted over time for the last five years to the present.
Track how many companies compete in the Architects industry, and how the number of companies has changed over the past five years.
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Architects:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue) |
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Total Firms | ||
Total Employees | ||
Average Revenue Per Firm | ||
Average Employees Per Firm | ||
Average Revenue Per Employee |
Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following five-year demand forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.
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Projected Industry Growth Rate (%) |
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Architects industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Construction Management Services |
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Project Management Services |
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Architectural Services For Non-Residential Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Office Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Retail And Restaurant Projects |
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Architectural Services - Hotels And Convention Centers |
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Architectural Services - Hospitals And Clinical Buildings Used For Active Health Care |
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Architectural Services - Nursing Homes And Similar Buildings Used For Medium- And Long-Term Health Care |
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Architectural Services - Entertainment, Recreational, And Cultural Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Primary And Secondary School Projects |
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Architectural Services - College And University Projects |
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Architectural Services - Industrial Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Transportation And Distribution Facility Projects |
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Architectural Services - Religious Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Justice System Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Other Non-Residential Building Projects |
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Landscaping Services, Commercial And/Or Residential |
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Specific Element Inspection Services |
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All Other Inspection Services |
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Architectural Services For Residential Building Projects |
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Architectural Services - Single-Family Residential Projects |
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Architectural Services - Multi-Family Residential Projects |
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Historical Restoration Architectural Services |
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Architectural Consulting Services (Include Expert Witness Services.) |
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Landscape Architectural Services For Residential Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Single-Family Residential Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Multiple-Family Residential Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services For Non-Residential Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Corporate Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Educational Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Other Non-Residential Building Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services For Recreational And Open Space Projects |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Non-Building Recreational Facilities, Parks, And Natural Areas |
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Landscape Architectural Services - Other Recreational And Open Space Projects |
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Urban Planning Services |
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Development Of Comprehensive Urban Plans |
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Development Of Community Urban Plans |
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Urban Planning Consulting Services (Include Expert Witness Services.) |
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Project Site Master Planning Services |
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Research And Development |
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Geospatial Photo And Image Acquisition |
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Geospatial Photo And Image Processing |
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Integrated Surveying And Mapping Services |
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Topographic And Planimetric Surveying And Mapping Services |
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Hydrographic And Bathymetric Surveying And Mapping Services |
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Boundary, Property Line, And Cadastral Surveying And Mapping Services |
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Surveying And Mapping Services - Subdivision Layout And Design Services |
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Construction Surveying Services |
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Geodetic Surveying And Ground Control Support Services |
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Gis (Geographic Information System) Custom Software Design And Development Services |
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Geophysical Data Collection |
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Geophysical Data Acquired By Seismic Methods |
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Geophysical Data Processing |
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Integrated Geophysical Services |
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Processing And Interpreting Geophysical Data |
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Geophysical Borehole Logging Surveys |
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Acquiring And Processing Geophysical Data Collected By Seismic Methods |
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Geophysical Data Sales |
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Geophysical Consulting Services (Include Expert Witness Services.) |
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Engineering Services For Residential Building Projects |
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Engineering Services - New Residential Building Projects |
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Engineering Services - Residential Building Renovation Projects |
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Engineering Services For Commercial, Public, And Institutional Building Projects |
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Engineering Services - New Commercial, Public, And Institutional Building Projects |
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Engineering Services - Commercial, Public, And Institutional Building Renovation Projects |
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Engineering Services For Industrial And Manufacturing Projects |
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Engineering Services - Petroleum And Petrochemical Plant And Process Projects |
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Engineering Services - Other Industrial And Manufacturing Plant And Process Projects |
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Engineering Design Services For Industrial And Manufactured Products (Include Aerospace And Defense.) |
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Engineering Services For Transportation Projects |
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Engineering Services - Highway And Roadway Projects |
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Engineering Services - Mass Transit Systems Projects (Include Light Rail And All Related Bridges And Tunnels.) |
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Engineering Services - All Other Transportation Projects (Include Aviation, Railway, And Marine.) |
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Engineering Services For Municipal Utility Projects |
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Engineering Services - Water Collection, Distribution, Treatment, And Disposal Projects |
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Engineering Services - Municipal Waste Collection And Disposal Projects |
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Engineering Services - Other Municipal Utility Projects |
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Engineering Services For Telecommunications And Broadcasting Projects |
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Engineering Services For Hazardous And Industrial Waste Systems Projects |
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Engineering Services - Industrial Waste Collection, Treatment, And Disposal Systems Projects |
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Engineering Services - Hazardous Waste Remediation Projects |
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Engineering Services For All Other Projects |
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Engineering Advisory And Consulting Services, Performed Independently Of An Engineering Project (Include Forensic Investigation. |
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Engineering Services For Power Generating Unit Projects |
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Engineering Services - Fossil Fuel Power Generating Unit Projects |
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Engineering Services - Hydropower Generating Unit Projects |
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Engineering Services - Nuclear Power Generating Unit Projects |
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Engineering Services - Other Power Generating Projects |
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Engineering Services For Power Transmission And Distribution Projects (Overhead And Underground) |
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Design-Build And General Contractor Services (Include Design-Bid-Build Construction Services.) |
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Home Inspection Services (Include Only Buildings With Fewer Than Four Residences.) |
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New Home Construction Inspection Services |
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Commercial Building Inspection Services |
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Environmental Hazard Detection Services (Include Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, Radon, And Mold.) |
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Mechanical Drafting Services |
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Steel Detailing Drafting Services |
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Architectural Drafting Services |
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Interior Design Services |
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Drafting Services |
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Testing Services (Physical Or Product), Excluding Medical And Veterinary Services |
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Testing Services - Agricultural |
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Testing Services - Food |
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Testing Services - Waste Testing Services (Include Solid And Hazardous Waste.) |
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Testing Services - Soil, Rock, And Sludge (Include Geotechnical Testing.) |
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Testing Services - Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, And Personal Care Products |
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Testing Services - Construction Materials Testing And Inspection Services |
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Testing Services - Machinery And Equipment |
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Testing Services - Metallic And Non-Metallic Minerals And Products |
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Testing Services - Water |
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Testing Services - Air (Include Radon And Sick-Building Testing.) |
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Testing Services - Asbestos |
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Other Testing Services |
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Calibration Of Instruments And Reference Materials |
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Product Certification Services |
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Commercial Inspection Services |
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Consulting Services For Testing And Related Fields (Include Expert Witness Services.) |
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Engineering Services |
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Survey And Mapping Services, Excluding Geophysical Services |
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Geophysical Surveying Services |
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Licensing Of Rights To Use Intellectual Property |
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Resale Of Merchandise |
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All Other Receipts |
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All Other Operating Receipts |
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Architects Industry Price Trends
Rise and fall in market prices are affectedd by supply, demand, and the cost of goods/services sold. Higher demand or COGS will put upward price pressure on prices. Higher competition among Architects companies will put a downward pressure on prices. The chart shows how prices are changing within the industry, month-to-month over the last three years.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) | |
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Total Revenue | Order at top of page |
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Operating Revenue | ||
Cost of Goods Sold | ||
Gross Profit | ||
Operating Expenses | ||
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity | ||
Repairs | ||
Rent paid on business property | ||
Charitable Contributions | ||
Depletion | ||
Domestic production activities deduction | ||
Advertising | ||
Compensation of officers | ||
Salaries and wages | ||
Employee benefit programs | ||
Taxes and Licenses | ||
Bad Debts | ||
Depreciation | ||
Amortization | ||
Other Operating Expenses | ||
Total Operating Expenses | ||
Operating Income | ||
Non-Operating Income | ||
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) | ||
Interest Expense | ||
Earnings Before Taxes | ||
Income Tax | ||
Net Profit Net Income | ||
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Architects company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Architects industry is performing. | |
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Architects measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
Liquidity Ratios | Industry Average |
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Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
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Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 9% | Order at top of page |
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Chief Executives | 0% | |||
General and Operations Managers | 3% | |||
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% | |||
Business Operations Specialists | 5% | |||
Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 6% | |||
Computer Occupations | 5% | |||
Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 50% | |||
Architects, Surveyors, and Cartographers | 10% | |||
Architects, Except Naval | 7% | |||
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 6% | |||
Engineers | 25% | |||
Civil Engineers | 11% | |||
Civil Engineers | 11% | |||
Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 5% | |||
Mechanical Engineers | 6% | |||
Mechanical Engineers | 6% | |||
Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians | 15% | |||
Drafters | 7% | |||
Architectural and Civil Drafters | 5% | |||
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters | 6% | |||
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 5% | |||
Physical Scientists | 7% | |||
Chemists and Materials Scientists | 5% | |||
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians | 15% | |||
Chemical Technicians | 7% | |||
Chemical Technicians | 7% | |||
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 11% | |||
Production Occupations | 15% | |||
Other Production Occupations | 13% | |||
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 12% | |||
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 12% |
Architects Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Architects industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Architects industry and adjacent sectors:Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Architects industry. |
Government Contracts
In 2018, the federal government spent a total of $79,443,588,477 on Architects. It has awarded 45687 contracts to 9287 companies, with an average value of $8,554,279 per company.Most Recent Contracts | Date | Total Award Amount |
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MELE ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED 14660 Rothgeb Dr Ste 102 Rockville, MD | Dec 01, 2019 | $69,382,263 |
AMERESCO, INC. 111 Speen St Ste 410 Framingham, MA | Nov 29, 2019 | $6,321,911 |
CAVAN SOLUTIONS INC 1716 Casey Key Rd Nokomis, FL | Nov 29, 2019 | $625,000 |
SRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. 4300 Fair Lakes Ct Fairfax, VA | Nov 29, 2019 | $4,668,714 |
DELAWARE ARCHITECTS, LLC 550 S Dupont Blvd Ste E Milford, DE | Nov 29, 2019 | $571,126 |
HALCROW PAKISTAN (PVT.) LIMITED 1b, Sector G-7/1, Mauve Area, Zero Point Islamabad, ISLAMABAD | Nov 29, 2019 | $1,799,975 |

