SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Boston
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Boston, MA is $205,130 per year, 19.8% above the national median of $171,270.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Boston, MA is $205,130 per year, 19.8% above the national median of $171,270. Pay ranges from under $138,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $290,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $167,540 to $226,770.
Employment stands at 6,690, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Pittsfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $197,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $138,960 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $167,540 | −2.2% |
| Median (50th) | $205,130 | +19.8% |
| 75th | $226,770 | +32.4% |
| 90th | $290,440 | +69.6% |
| Mean | $205,030 | +19.7% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsfield | $197,570 | 100 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $182,350 | 50 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $179,150 | 630 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $170,580 | 210 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $169,330 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boston run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $205,130 buys what $193,885 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$205,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$193,885US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $205,130 a year, 19.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $138,960 to $290,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsfield, at $197,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Boston, MA?
The median annual wage is $205,130, or $98.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $171,270, so pay in Boston, MA is 19.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boston, MA earns more than $290,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $138,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pittsfield, at $197,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,690 jobs in this occupation in Boston, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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