by Rebecca Walker — September 29, 2008—Compensation gains for architecture staff positions have significantly outpaced compensation gains in the broader economy in recent years, according to the newly released 2008 AIA Compensation Survey.
While the US Department of Labor’s Employment Cost Index show that overall compensation gains among the private sector workforce increased less than 19 percent between the first quarter of 2002 and the first quarter of 2008, the new AIA surveys point to gains approaching 30 percent over the same six-year period. The report indicates that growth in nonresidential construction activity has increased the need for architecture staff at firms, which has helped to force up compensation levels.
The 2008 AIA Compensation Survey includes a wealth of other information of interest to both individuals and firms. Compensation data is provided for 40 positions in 37 states and 41 metro areas.
The 2008 AIA Compensation Survey report is available for purchase through the AIA Bookstore. In the interest of sustainability, the report is available in PDF format only this year. The full, 152-page report is available for $195 for AIA members and $249 for nonmembers. Nine regional reports are available for $75 each for AIA members, $125 for nonmembers. For more information, or to purchase, go to the AIA Web site.
