As of June 2026, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval has an AI-exposure score of 57/100 (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

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

57/100
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More exposed than 54% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$99,280. About 7,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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
Critical ThinkingOperations AnalysisReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingComplex Problem Solving
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 exact occupation - 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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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (95%).

Augmentable
  • Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
17 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$79,870
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