Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for architectural technicians in 2008 was about $59,000, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $65,500, while the lowest-paid 25% earned an average of $47,500 a year.

After graduating, architectural technicians typically work for architecture or architectural technician practices.

With five years' experience, they may become senior technicians or lead draughting teams. As their design skills improve, they may work as architectural designers, or complete further study to become registered architects.

Experienced architectural technicians may start their own businesses or move into construction management.

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