Does not include marine and landscape architects. There are approximately 525-645 architects currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. About 15-20 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Almost all employers require 2-5 years of prior experience. Some employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.
Most employers fill openings by hiring referrals from employees.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from colleges and universities. Some recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Good communication and interpersonal skills may be important for career advancement. Many also report that database skills are important. No degree programs were identified in the Sacramento region, except for a Landscape Architecture program at University of California, Davis.