SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Niles
Niles, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Niles, MI the median wage is $146,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Niles, MI the median wage is $146,850. That is 14.3% lower than the national median of $171,270. Pay ranges from under $107,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $180,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $124,750 to $171,210.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $171,950. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,310 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $124,750 | −27.2% |
| Median (50th) | $146,850 | −14.3% |
| 75th | $171,210 | −0.0% |
| 90th | $180,700 | +5.5% |
| Mean | $146,790 | −14.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $171,950 | 670 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $168,550 | 9,260 | |
| 3 | Midland | $166,460 | 110 | |
| 4 | Bay City | $160,560 | 60 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $159,680 | 140 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $158,170 | 120 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $156,280 | 1,520 | |
| 8 | Muskegon | $154,140 | 130 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $152,500 | 140 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $149,030 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Niles run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $146,850 goes as far as $152,651 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$146,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$152,651US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $146,850 a year, 14.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,310 to $180,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $171,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Niles, MI?
The median annual wage is $146,850, or $70.60 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 Niles, MI is 14.3% lower. 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 Niles, MI earns more than $180,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,310 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 Ann Arbor, at $171,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Niles, MI. 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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