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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 124: Show Me the Money

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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 124: Show Me the Money

A cautionary tale and one of the most important pieces of advice I have ever doled out on the Life of an Architect website: Don’t ever take a job just for the money.


By Bob Borson, FAIA | May 2, 2023
Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 124: Show Me the Money
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I get asked a lot about how much money an architect makes. Without understanding a few parameters, that’s like trying to buy a car by the pound. I spend a fair amount of my time discussing the architectural marketplace, where we can find value, what’s the going salary rate based on skill set and experience, and how badly we need this spot or that spot filled. If you are curious (like pretty much everyone else out there) today is the show for you. Welcome to EP 124: Show Me the Money!

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