There are many occupations related to the occupation of an architect. For example, architectural technologists and technicians, landscape architects, artists, interior designers, and building/construction inspectors.
Architectural technologists and technicians
Required education and/or training:
To become an architectural technologist and technician, you must complete a diploma in architectural technology by first taking a 1 to 2-year technician program, or a 2 to 3 year technician program. Required training in design and computer-aided design (CAD) software is included.
Main duties:
An architectural technologist and technician's job is to assist architects in designing, carrying out, and supervising the building projects. They must make sure the designs meet building code regulations, play as representatives of the architects on the building sites, and prepare a list of instructions and cost estimates for builders.
Age distribution:
| Employment Distribution by Age | 2251 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| 15- 24 years | 17.4% | 14.1% |
| 25- 44 years | 57.8% | 45.1% |
| 45- 64 years | 24.4% | 38.8% |
| 65 years and over | 0.4% | 2.0% |
The full-time earnings of an architectural technologist and technician is $22.80 per hour, or $51,143 per year.
Future outlook:
Over the years of 2009-2018, the number of job openings for architectural technologists and technicians will be 16,985. It is expected that 23,854 people seeking jobs will fill the positions.
Landscape architects
Required education and/or training: Landscape architects require a 4-year bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA). You must have high grades in both arts and science courses. You will also require a portfolio that demonstrates your design work, drawings, drafting and writing. If you take any other program, you may become a landscape architect by going into a 3-year master's degree in landscape architecture (MLA). There are also 2-year master's programs for students who have their BLA.
Main duties:
Landscape architects design and create outdoor spaces, such as parks, gardens, pools and much more!
Age distribution:
| Employment Distribution by Age | 2152 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| 15- 24 years | 3.2% | 14.1% |
| 25- 44 years | 68.3% | 45.1% |
| 45- 64 years | 28.6% | 38.8% |
| 65 years and over | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Full time earnings:
The full-time earnings of a landscape architect is approximately $45,000 per year.
Future outlook:
The future outlook of a landscape architect is similar to that of an architect. Over the years of 2009-2018, the number of job openings for landscape architects will be 10,497. It is expected that 7,572 people seeking jobs will fill the positions.Artists
Required education and/or training: There is no certification to become an artisit. Post-secondary programs, however, are offered and teach artists of the history, tecchnique and tools of art.
Main duties:
Artists create arts of various kinds, such as sculptures, paintings, sketches, clay, wood, and more). They may sell their artwork to make money.
Age distribution:
Employment Distribution by Age | 5136 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
| 15- 24 years | 2.3% | 14.1% |
| 25- 44 years | 36.1% | 45.1% |
| 45- 64 years | 51.4% | 38.8% |
| 65 years and over | 10.2% | 2.0% |
The full-time earnings of a creative and performing artist is $24.30 per hour. Wages vary, especially since most artists are self-employed.
Future outlook:
Over the years of 2009-2018, the number of job openings for artists will be 35,858. It is expected that 29,365 people seeking jobs will fill the positions.
Interior designers
Required education and/or training: Interior designers require a high school diploma. Then, to be a certified designer, they must complete a 2 to 3-year diploma from college, or a 4-year bachelor's degree in the interior design program. After that, they will be required to gain approximately 6 or 7 years of work experience before being able to work as a certified interior designer.
Main duties:
Interior designers meet with their clients and design, often redoing living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms. They do, however, modify places such as restaurants and banks, too.
Age distribution:
| Employment Distribution by Age | 5242 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
15- 24 years | 13.6% | 14.1% |
| 25- 44 years | 59.0% | 45.1% |
| 45- 64 years | 26.0% | 38.8% |
| 65 years and over | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Full time earnings:
The full-time earnings of an interior designer is $25.55 per hour.
Future outlook:
Over the years of 2009-2018, the number of job openings for interior designers will be 38,724. It is expected that 34,447 people seeking jobs will fill the positions.
Building/Construction inspectors
Required education and/or training: 
The amount of training varies for building (or construction) inspectors. They otherwise attend post-secondary school for 2 to 3 years. Many employees request the work excperience and the post-secondary education.Main duties:
Construction inspectors revise blueprints to check if the structures are stable and follow building codes and regulations. They also visit the construction sites at different time periods to make sure the plans are being followed.
| Employment Distribution by Age | 2264 | All occupations |
|---|---|---|
15- 24 years | 6.0% | 14.1% |
| 25- 44 years | 42.0% | 45.1% |
| 45- 64 years | 49.6% | 38.8% |
| 65 years and over | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Full time earnings:
The full-time earnings of a construction worker is $32.00 per hour.Future outlook:
Over the years of 2009-2018, the number of job openings for building (or construction) inspectors will be 24,174. It is expected that 19,308 people seeking jobs will fill the positions.
