Side-by-side distribution
Architect
$178,176
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 32.4%
- Live roles
- 3,304
Carpenter
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 24.7%
- Live roles
- 77
Highest-paying jobs
Solutions Architect
Lead Systems Software Architect
Principal Software Architect
Principal Software Architect
Data Center Standards Architect
3P Architect
Mobile Architect (POS Terminal)
Mobile Architect (POS Terminal)
Mobile Architect
CPU Architect, Load-Store
Highest-paying jobs
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Window Installer / Carpenter
Residential Carpenter
Carpenter Foreman (Commercial Construction)
Multi-Skilled Carpenter
Lead Carpenter - Residential Remodeling
Lead Carpenter / Craftsman
Home Services Carpenter
Carpenter and General Handyman
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Databricks
|
$213,750 | 60 |
Accenture Federal Services
|
$171,575 | 48 |
Air Apps
|
$200,000 | 30 |
Snowflake
|
$190,781 | 19 |
Elastic
|
$144,534 | 16 |
| AX Axon | $185,250 | 15 |
Myriad360
|
$262,500 | 14 |
| CA Caylent | $206,750 | 14 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Classet
|
$61,360 | 8 |
|
Rbanw
|
$110,000 | 3 |
Consigli Construction
|
$59,280 | 3 |
|
Essel
|
$86,800 | 2 |
|
Mitchell Construction Group LLC
|
$74,880 | 1 |
Optimal Group
|
$66,235 | 1 |
TechFlow, Inc.
|
$47,861 | 1 |
Architect vs Carpenter: which pays more?
The median for Architect is $178,176 per year (typically $147,500–$212,500), versus $65,520 for Carpenter ($57,200–$74,880). That puts Architect about 172% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Architect and Carpenter are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.