SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · United States
Architectural and Engineering Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers across the United States is $171,270 per year, measured over 220,260 jobs. The highest state median is in New Mexico, at $215,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Architectural and Engineering Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 53.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Mexico pays $215,120 and Arkansas pays $140,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $215,120 | 2,270 | |
| 2 | California | $210,280 | 29,630 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $201,430 | 7,690 | |
| 4 | Washington | $189,680 | 6,060 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $185,220 | 1,290 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $183,810 | 4,900 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $181,190 | 560 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $180,640 | 4,540 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $177,190 | — | |
| 10 | Virginia | $176,160 | 4,390 |
States with the most Architectural and Engineering Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 29,630 | $210,280 | |
| 2 | Texas | 19,030 | $171,370 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 14,820 | $166,930 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 9,690 | $166,870 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 9,640 | $164,690 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 8,900 | $163,610 | |
| 7 | Florida | 8,710 | $170,740 | |
| 8 | New York | 8,250 | $175,710 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 7,690 | $201,430 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 6,960 | $167,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $234,590 | 5,130 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $221,580 | 5,000 |
| 3 | Albuquerque | $215,120 | 1,160 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $213,070 | 180 |
| 5 | Peoria | $212,820 | 540 |
| 6 | Manchester | $212,050 | 970 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $207,900 | 340 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $207,140 | 190 |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $206,880 | 80 |
| 10 | Boston | $205,130 | 6,690 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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