Architecture and interior design salaries
in Houston - 2026
Based on data from 3,000+ active job vacancies, 1,890 survey respondents and insights from 65 recruitment experts.
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Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architect (0-3 yrs) | $58,000 | $66,000 | $78,000 |
| Architect (3-6 yrs) | $73,000 | $86,000 | $96,000 |
| Architect (6-9 yrs) | $90,000 | $102,000 | $115,000 |
| Senior Architect (10+ yrs) | $98,000 | $119,000 | $136,000 |
| Project Manager (7-12 yrs) | $107,000 | $124,000 | $141,000 |
| Project Manager (12+ yrs) | $119,000 | $132,000 | $146,000 |
| Visualiser | $63,000 | $83,000 | $93,000 |
| Senior Visualiser | $78,000 | $88,000 | $102,000 |
| BIM Coordinator | $70,000 | $76,000 | $84,000 |
| BIM Manager | $93,000 | $117,000 | $129,000 |
| Principal | $136,000 | $166,000 | $195,000 |
| Managing Principal | $166,000 | $185,000 | $224,000 |
| CEO/President | $176,000 | $195,000 | $263,000 |
Interior Design
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | $56,000 | $64,000 | $73,000 |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | $68,000 | $83,000 | $98,000 |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | $93,000 | $107,000 | $122,000 |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | $54,000 | $71,000 | $83,000 |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | $73,000 | $87,000 | $105,000 |
| Interior Designer (8-11+ yrs) | $86,000 | $102,000 | $122,000 |
| Interior Designer (12 yrs+) | $107,000 | $121,000 | $135,000 |
| Project Manager | $83,000 | $96,000 | $136,000 |
| FF&E Specialist | $76,000 | $90,000 | $105,000 |
| Director of Design | $107,000 | $132,000 | $176,000 |
| Principal | $127,000 | $176,000 | $224,000 |
Planning & Landscape Architecture
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs) | $55,000 | $60,000 | $73,000 |
| Landscape Architect (5-10 yrs) | $83,000 | $93,000 | $96,000 |
| Senior Landscape Architect (10+ yrs) | $93,000 | $105,000 | $132,000 |
Business Support
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | $54,000 | $60,000 | $68,000 |
| Bookkeeper | $58,000 | $73,000 | $88,000 |
| Executive Assistant / PA | $68,000 | $83,000 | $102,000 |
| Studio / Office Manager | $63,000 | $75,000 | $93,000 |
| HR Coordinator | $58,000 | $67,000 | $73,000 |
| HR Manager | $88,000 | $98,000 | $115,000 |
| HR Director | $107,000 | $127,000 | $146,000 |
| Operations Manager | $78,000 | $90,000 | $117,000 |
| Project Accountant | $78,000 | $88,000 | $102,000 |
| Financial Director / CFO | $102,000 | $136,000 | $176,000 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,000 | $70,000 | $83,000 |
| Marketing Assistant / Coordinator | $58,000 | $63,000 | $73,000 |
| Marketing/Communications Manager | $88,000 | $98,000 | $112,000 |
| Marketing Director | $93,000 | $122,000 | $161,000 |
| Proposal Manager | $102,000 | $114,000 | $127,000 |
| Business Development Manager | $93,000 | $107,000 | $136,000 |
| Director of Business Development | $127,000 | $156,000 | $195,000 |
Architectural and Interior Products
| Job title | $ Low | $ Avg | $ High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showroom Sales* | $51,000 | $54,000 | $60,000 |
| Showroom Manager* | $63,000 | $68,000 | $93,000 |
| Project Manager | $73,000 | $88,000 | $112,000 |
| Project Coordinator | $51,000 | $57,000 | $63,000 |
| Outside Sales Rep* | $54,000 | $78,000 | $102,000 |
| Regional Sales Manager* | $102,000 | $127,000 | $146,000 |
| National Sales Manager* | $117,000 | $146,000 | $205,000 |
| Kitchen/Bathroom Designer | $54,000 | $58,000 | $68,000 |
| Designer | $63,000 | $78,000 | $93,000 |
| Design Manager | $107,000 | $122,000 | $136,000 |
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical coverage | 75% firm/25% emp. contrib. | 80% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
| Dental/vision | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 100% coverage | 100% coverage (dependents inc.) |
| Healthcare flexible spending account (HSA) |  | | |
| Long-term disability insurance | | | |
| Life insurance | | | |
| Employee assistance program (EAP) | | | |
| Wellness program | | ||
| Fitness club discount | | ||
| Pet insurance | |
Career Development
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional exam costs | Partial reimbursement | PTO & reimbursement | |
| Membership and licensure fees | Some costs covered | Paid annual dues | |
| Professional development program | | |
Work-Life Balance
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid time off (vacation, holidays and sick leave) | 25 days | 28 days | 39+ days |
| Hybrid working | 2 days p/w | 3-4 days p/w | Full hybrid |
| Commuter benefits program | | | |
| Summer hours program | | ||
| Extended parental leave | |
Workplace Perks
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone/laptop provided | | | |
| Paid charity/volunteer day | |
Financial Benefits
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement Savings Plan | Plan offered (no contrib.) | 2-4% matching contrib. | 5-8% matching contrib. |
| Discretionary bonus | | | |
| Annual profit share/bonus | |
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