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Occupational Report for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval (17-1011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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

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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Employment Outlook for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Mid To Senior Level Land Survey Professional 1/13/10 Portland $13.00/hr to $17.00/hr Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
License License Authority Web Site
Architects orbae.com/orbae/index.php
Wages for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $18.68 $22.95 $29.90 $39.68 $49.00 $32.60 $67,824
Multnomah / Washington 18.46 23.34 30.84 40.11 49.44 33.18 69,028
Coos / Curry 19.32 22.34 26.63 30.78 36.45 28.95 60,228
Jackson / Josephine 27.44 29.21 32.65 42.29 48.31 35.19 73,207
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 20.73 23.13 34.57 44.22 52.65 34.44 71,635
Clackamas 20.67 22.61 26.81 40.07 46.69 30.01 62,433
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Regional Employment Projections for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,756 2,169 413 23.5% 41 22 64
Multnomah / Washington 1,528 1,924 396 25.9% 40 20 59
Lane 123 147 24 19.5% 2 2 4
Clackamas 102 128 26 25.5% 3 1 4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 68 89 21 30.9% 2 1 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 57 68 11 19.3% 1 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 30 37 7 23.3% 1 0 1
Coos / Curry 22 26 4 18.2% 0 0 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 15 18 3 20.0% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 12 14 2 16.7% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 11 13 2 18.2% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 3 1 -2 -66.7% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,756
Total, All Industries Private 1,737
Construction Private 57
Construction of Buildings Private 53
Residential Building Construction Private 48
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 1,665
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 1,659
Educational Requirements for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval
  • Apply Basic Engineering Principles
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
  • Apply Graphic Arts Techniques
  • Apply Knowledge Of Building Materials
  • Apply Knowledge Of Construction Techniques
  • Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
  • Apply Urban Design Theory
  • Design And Lay Out Construction Projects
  • Design Interior Spaces
  • Draw Prototypes And Plans To Scale
  • Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
  • Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction And Civil Engineering
  • Interpret Property Documents
  • Make Presentations
  • Monitor Construction Projects To Ensure Compliance With Plans
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Prepare Cost Estimates For Construction Related Projects
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
  • Research Property Records
  • Translate Design Specifications To Cost Estimates
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
  • Use Computer Design And Graphics Software
  • Use Construction Industry Codes And Symbols On Blueprints
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Project Management Techniques
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Visualize Spatial Relationships In Construction And Mapping
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Write Project Or Bid Proposals
Schools and Training Providers for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Architects, Except Landscape And Naval matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Landscape Architects 69%
Architectural And Civil Drafters 36%
Civil Engineering Technicians 31%
Drafters, All Other 30%
Mechanical Drafters 24%
Cartographers And Photogrammetrists 24%
Surveyors 23%
Civil Engineers 23%
Electrical And Electronics Drafters 22%