SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Southern Ohio
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Southern Ohio, OH is $160,870 per year, close to the national median of $171,270 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Southern Ohio, OH is $160,870 per year, close to the national median of $171,270 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $130,030 and $191,170. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $107,900 and the ninetieth at $215,490.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $177,160. Of the 378 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,900 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $130,030 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $160,870 | −6.1% |
| 75th | $191,170 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $215,490 | +25.8% |
| Mean | $161,730 | −5.6% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $177,160 | 2,950 | |
| 2 | Dayton | $163,700 | 660 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $162,770 | — | |
| 4 | Akron | $160,430 | 580 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $155,460 | 1,610 | |
| 6 | Lima | $152,770 | 50 | |
| 7 | Sandusky | $149,370 | 60 | |
| 8 | Toledo | $146,180 | 460 | |
| 9 | Canton | $143,050 | 230 | |
| 10 | Youngstown | $139,240 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $160,870 goes as far as $173,351 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$160,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$173,351US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $160,870 a year, 6.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,900 to $215,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $177,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Southern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $160,870, or $77.34 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 Southern Ohio, OH is 6.1% 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 Southern Ohio, OH earns more than $215,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,900 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 Cincinnati, at $177,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Southern Ohio, OH. 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.
Explore related data