The Russian meteor is the largest reported to hit Earth since the meteor that hit the Tunguska region in Siberia in 1908. Asteroid 2012 DA14, which peacefully passed Earth Friday, hours after the Russian meteor explosion, had a slightly different trajectory and was about three times larger in size. Related Stories.
Across the nation, architectural engineers earn on average $74,000 a year for those with at nine to 10 years of experience in the field, according to Career Cornerstone using data from the Engineering Workforce Commission.
Top Industries. The majority of architects work for architectural firms that provide design services to clients. The bureau reports that 71,460 of the 83,590 architects surveyed were engaged in providing architectural, engineering and related services in 2011 and averaged $78,710 a year.