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Average Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a architectural and engineering manager make in the United States?

The average salary for a architectural and engineering manager in the United States is $172,290, but the range typically falls between $132,890 and $203,030. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $82.83, with a range between $63.89 and $97.61.

There are approximately 207,800 people employed as a architectural and engineering manager in the United States. With California, Texas, Michigan employing the highest number of architectural and engineering managers.The state with the best pay for a architectural and engineering manager is California, with an average annual salary of $201,480, while Montana has the lowest average annual salary of $133,190.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$107,390$51.63
25th Percentile$132,890$63.89
Median$165,370$79.5
75th Percentile$203,030$97.61
90th Percentile$233,590$112.31

Average architectural and engineering manager salary by location

The salary of a architectural and engineering manager can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a architectural and engineering manager in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for architectural and engineering managers are California, New Mexico, Washington, Delaware, Colorado while the worst states are Montana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mississippi.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$99,570$157,230$221,990
Alaska$105,880$158,760$215,740
Arizona$117,500$173,850$224,410
Arkansas$86,980$139,310$189,220
California$126,150$201,480>$239,200
Colorado$130,010$187,620>$239,200
Connecticut$104,310$167,220$229,390
Delaware$128,750$176,040$217,860
District of Columbia$136,760$173,270$212,100
Florida$102,460$164,220$222,340
Georgia$106,580$167,760$219,790
Hawaii$95,470$139,210$206,550
Idaho$93,830$157,550>$239,200
Illinois$106,690$161,450$218,390
Indiana$96,510$147,790$213,380
Iowa$104,140$147,060$193,290
Kansas$106,950$159,530$216,510
Kentucky$90,650$137,220$187,440
Louisiana$112,820$170,360$219,040
Maine$105,910$149,130$200,400
Maryland$105,180$162,610$217,610
Massachusetts$130,460$184,500>$239,200
Michigan$107,970$157,050$214,770
Minnesota$115,390$172,720$225,820
Mississippi$74,910$131,570$179,760
Missouri$98,230$152,420$213,290
Montana$84,580$133,190$177,670
Nebraska$83,010$135,650$181,520
Nevada$71,750$157,300>$239,200
New Hampshire$118,960$179,920>$239,200
New Jersey$121,460$179,490>$239,200
New Mexico$131,940$203,850>$239,200
New York$117,260$182,150>$239,200
North Carolina$106,870$159,870$218,140
North Dakota$102,610$148,720$202,550
Ohio$104,400$156,870$215,280
Oklahoma$101,830$159,250$230,140
Oregon$108,750$167,420$228,860
Pennsylvania$107,210$158,010$214,110
Rhode Island$134,150$186,220>$239,200
South Carolina$101,940$151,380$210,480
South Dakota$107,810$153,850$213,820
Tennessee$97,930$146,350$192,380
Texas$103,970$185,320>$239,200
Utah$103,230$151,380$207,920
Vermont$98,240$150,840$206,680
Virginia$113,030$166,290$221,450
Washington$134,890$186,020>$239,200
West Virginia$99,960$147,880$212,060
Wisconsin$100,300$141,590$177,860
Wyoming$103,290$145,160$211,270

Even between cities, the salary of a architectural and engineering manager can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for architectural and engineering managers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $243,600.The city with the lowest average salary for architectural and engineering managers is Carson City, NV with an average salary of $112,170.

Areas with highest average salaries for architectural and engineering managers

  1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $243,600
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $220,450
  3. Midland, TX - $204,340
  4. West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $203,470
  5. Santa Cruz-Watsonville area, CA - $201,620

Areas with lowest average salaries for architectural and engineering managers

  1. Carson City, NV - $112,170
  2. Missoula, MT - $113,440
  3. Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL - $115,170
  4. Jonesboro, AR - $117,590
  5. Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area area, ID - $117,840

Employment trends for architectural and engineering managers in the United States

The number of architectural and engineering managers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of architectural and engineering managers has increased by 11,900. On average, the number of architectural and engineering managers has been increasing by 1.5% each year. The salary of architectural and engineering managers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of architectural and engineering managers has increased by $14,190. On average, the salary of architectural and engineering managers has been increasing by 2.2% each year.

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How architectural and engineering managers salaries compare to other management occupations

Architectural and Engineering Managers are part of the management occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for architectural and engineering managers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all management occupations jobs here.

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