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[Guest gottaswimks]

I don't know if this is too nosy but, for a school project i have to find out about how much archeticts make. any help would be good. thanks!!!! 1

[Jeff Mottle]

There was a thread recently about architecural CG salaries, but not specfically architects. The link is below.

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=000130

[Christopher Nichols]

Let me put it this way... don't do it for the money... you make about as much as a good auto mechanic.

[nisus]

really?

[Greg Hess]

My auto mechanic probably makes more money then I do. You see what they charge to replace hoses? Geez.

 

And to think, I install dimms for free.

[mbr]

Try Yahoo salaries, or something like that for more accurate salaries for architects. Very roughly, architects make about $33-38k right out of school. Ridiculous, in my opinion, and that's why I left (that, and the frustration). You can make considerably more in the CG profession with less experience and education, and that is why there are many architects converting (like me).

If you want to be an architect, do it for the passion, you, most likely, will never make any money doing it. I would never suggest that anyone become an architect unless they were 110% sure it's what they loved (or you are already wealthy, great profession for those that have money, and wealthy connections).

[Paul Griger]

Hi,

 

Try this:

 

http://www.salaryexpert.com/

 

this:

 

http://www.salary.com/salary/layoutscripts/sall_display.asp

 

or this:

 

http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm

 

Alot of this is quite likely USA-centric.