SOC 11-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Wisconsin is $142,060 per year, 17.1% 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 Wisconsin is $142,060 per year, 17.1% below the national median of $171,270. Half of workers earn between $126,500 and $170,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $103,720 and the ninetieth at $207,680.
Employment stands at 4,550, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 49th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fond du Lac records the highest median at $162,180. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,720 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $126,500 | −26.1% |
| Median (50th) | $142,060 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $170,520 | −0.4% |
| 90th | $207,680 | +21.3% |
| Mean | $152,620 | −10.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $162,180 | 70 | |
| 2 | Madison | $160,700 | 750 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $160,540 | 110 | |
| 4 | Sheboygan | $159,760 | 120 | |
| 5 | Janesville | $144,070 | 70 | |
| 6 | Milwaukee | $143,570 | 1,610 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $142,060 | 180 | |
| 8 | Kenosha | $139,120 | 80 | |
| 9 | Racine | $137,930 | 200 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $137,780 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $142,060 goes as far as $150,967 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$142,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$150,967US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $142,060 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $103,720 to $207,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,550 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $162,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $142,060, or $68.30 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 Wisconsin is 17.1% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $207,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $103,720 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 Fond du Lac, at $162,180 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,550 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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