As of June 2026, Architect has an AI-exposure score of 50/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Architect

50/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 32% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$93,000.

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How this role compares to similar Engineering roles

Architect (this role)
50
Mechanical Engineer
48
Electrical Engineer
48
Civil Engineer
46
Construction Manager
41
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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 title match

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Common titles
ArchitectDesign ArchitectPlannerProject ArchitectSpecifications Writer
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
DesignCADBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and TechnologyComputers and Electronics
Tools and technology
Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk Revit
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled setting

Source: O*NET 29.1 title match - Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, SOC 17-1011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Architect tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Produce drawings and plans
Augmentable
  • Run code/feasibility checks
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.
10 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Design buildings
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
5 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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Safer adjacent roles

Construction Manager
82% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$101,480
41
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