Architectural and Engineering Managers salary
Business & finance · OCC code 11-9041 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Architectural and Engineering Managers in the US earn a median of $167,740 per year (mean $175,710) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +238.9% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, more than 2.5x the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $134,930 and $207,210; the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more. The median hourly wage is $80.64. About 210,340 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is New Mexico ($215,730). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range (national percentiles)
What architectural and engineering managers earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $111,450 |
| 25th percentile | $134,930 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,740 |
| Mean (average) | $175,710 |
| 75th percentile | $207,210 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $239,200+ |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary by state
Median and mean wage for architectural and engineering managers in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $167,740.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $215,730 | $209,730 | 1,790 |
| 2 | California | $201,810 | $205,610 | 30,690 |
| 3 | Washington | $181,080 | $195,150 | 6,140 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $178,800 | $194,040 | 8,210 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $176,950 | $178,400 | 1,290 |
| 6 | Colorado | $176,610 | $190,260 | 4,320 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $174,230 | $187,940 | 4,320 |
| 8 | Delaware | $173,910 | $174,410 | 430 |
| 9 | New York | $173,530 | $185,520 | 7,330 |
| 10 | Arizona | $172,680 | $197,440 | 4,720 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $171,770 | $175,390 | 5,010 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $171,630 | $177,690 | 1,910 |
| 13 | Texas | $170,650 | $184,430 | 17,980 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $170,410 | $179,710 | 330 |
| 15 | Virginia | $168,780 | $175,950 | 4,070 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $168,220 | $173,730 | 4,190 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $167,840 | $172,940 | 1,390 |
| 18 | Florida | $167,680 | $169,810 | 7,600 |
| 19 | Maryland | $167,500 | $169,850 | 5,780 |
| 20 | Oregon | $166,860 | $173,840 | — |
| 21 | South Carolina | $163,790 | $164,650 | 2,840 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $163,430 | $166,960 | 6,050 |
| 23 | Michigan | $163,000 | $160,860 | 14,030 |
| 24 | Ohio | $159,940 | $162,290 | — |
| 25 | Georgia | $158,920 | $159,370 | 3,720 |
| 26 | Vermont | $158,030 | $162,740 | 360 |
| 27 | Alabama | $157,520 | $160,920 | 3,480 |
| 28 | Illinois | $157,480 | $161,530 | 9,030 |
| 29 | Idaho | $157,360 | $159,960 | 760 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $154,400 | $156,750 | 8,680 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $153,920 | $156,110 | 3,610 |
| 32 | Missouri | $153,670 | $155,640 | 1,960 |
| 33 | Nevada | $153,340 | $157,980 | 800 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $153,130 | $166,660 | 1,930 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $152,540 | $159,900 | 250 |
| 36 | Alaska | $152,290 | $161,610 | 730 |
| 37 | Utah | $149,990 | $156,950 | 2,480 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $148,620 | $145,340 | 1,300 |
| 39 | Kansas | $147,020 | $159,940 | 1,740 |
| 40 | Indiana | $144,880 | $151,520 | 4,490 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $143,800 | $152,840 | 460 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $141,990 | $149,400 | 210 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $140,560 | $147,470 | 300 |
| 44 | Maine | $140,430 | $149,960 | 780 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $138,710 | $148,360 | 4,770 |
| 46 | Iowa | $137,870 | $145,620 | 1,520 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $136,010 | $135,210 | 880 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $134,880 | $143,050 | 1,420 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $134,090 | $141,210 | 1,450 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $132,660 | $140,790 | 960 |
| 51 | Montana | $128,680 | $139,500 | 520 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: New Mexico ($215,730). Lowest: Montana ($128,680).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers (this job) | $167,740 | $175,710 | +238.9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | $187,990 | +245.9% |
| Dentists, General | $172,790 | $196,100 | +249.1% |
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $180,470 | +226.7% |
| Marketing Managers | $161,030 | $171,520 | +225.3% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $156,210 | $143,110 | +215.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make?
Architectural and Engineering Managers earn a national median of $167,740 per year (mean $175,710) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $134,930 (25th percentile) and $207,210 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $239,200+ or more and the bottom 10% earn under $111,450. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for architectural and engineering managers?
The median hourly wage is $80.64 and the mean is $84.48 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays architectural and engineering managers the most?
New Mexico has the highest median wage for architectural and engineering managers at $215,730, versus a national median of $167,740. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many architectural and engineering managers are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 210,340 architectural and engineering managers are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #6 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 11-9041), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20