SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — South Central Kentucky
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in South Central Kentucky, KY is $134,310 per year, 21.6% below 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 South Central Kentucky, KY is $134,310 per year, 21.6% below the national median of $171,270. Pay ranges from under $98,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $177,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $118,770 to $161,920.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Lexington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $161,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 365 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,450 | −42.5% |
| 25th | $118,770 | −30.7% |
| Median (50th) | $134,310 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $161,920 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $177,590 | +3.7% |
| Mean | $138,990 | −18.8% |
Other metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $161,170 | 390 | |
| 2 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $149,430 | 600 | |
| 3 | Paducah | $143,940 | 60 | |
| 4 | Elizabethtown | $138,110 | 40 | |
| 5 | Bowling Green | $132,540 | 50 | |
| 6 | Owensboro | $129,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $134,310 goes as far as $148,902 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$148,902US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,310 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $98,450 to $177,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $161,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in South Central Kentucky, KY?
The median annual wage is $134,310, or $64.57 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 South Central Kentucky, KY is 21.6% 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 South Central Kentucky, KY earns more than $177,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $98,450 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 Lexington, at $161,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in South Central Kentucky, KY. 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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