Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers in the U.S. is $171,270 ($82.34 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $171,270
- Mean annual wage
- $181,540
- Median hourly wage
- $82.34
- Employment
- 220,260
220,260 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $120,810 | $58.08 |
| 25th percentile | $139,360 | $67.00 |
| Median (50th) | $171,270 | $82.34 |
| 75th percentile | $212,500 | $102.16 |
| 90th percentile | $262,760 | $126.33 |
Highest-paying states for architectural and engineering managers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $215,120 | 2,270 |
| California | $210,280 | 29,630 |
| Massachusetts | $201,430 | 7,690 |
| Washington | $189,680 | 6,060 |
| District of Columbia | $185,220 | 1,290 |
| Colorado | $183,810 | 4,900 |
| Delaware | $181,190 | 560 |
| New Jersey | $180,640 | 4,540 |
| Oregon | $177,190 | — |
| Virginia | $176,160 | 4,390 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $140,600 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $141,020 median annual wage
- Wisconsin: $142,060 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $142,790 median annual wage
- Maine: $145,720 median annual wage
About this occupation
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Typical tasks
- Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
- Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
- Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate survey work with other project activities.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 45.9% |
| Master's degree | 32.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 5.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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