SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Vallejo, CA is $189,360 per year, 10.6% 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 Vallejo, CA is $189,360 per year, 10.6% above the national median of $171,270. Pay ranges from under $124,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $259,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $153,570 to $223,030.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $234,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 6th of 366 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,260 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $153,570 | −10.3% |
| Median (50th) | $189,360 | +10.6% |
| 75th | $223,030 | +30.2% |
| 90th | $259,370 | +51.4% |
| Mean | $190,930 | +11.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $234,590 | 5,130 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $221,580 | 5,000 | |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $213,070 | 180 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $207,900 | 340 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $207,140 | 190 | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $206,880 | 80 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $202,810 | 3,270 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $193,970 | 1,570 | |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $190,900 | 9,570 | |
| 10 | Salinas | $187,730 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $189,360 buys what $171,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$189,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$171,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $189,360 a year, 10.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $124,260 to $259,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $234,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $189,360, or $91.04 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 Vallejo, CA is 10.6% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $259,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $124,260 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 San Jose, at $234,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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