Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 11-9041$171,270
US median (annual)
$181,540
US mean (annual)
$120,810
10th percentile
$262,760
90th percentile
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for architectural and engineering managers in the United States is $171,270 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 220,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,810 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $139,360 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $171,270 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $212,500 | Experienced |
| 90th | $262,760 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $215,120 | $215,540 | 2,000 |
| California | $210,280 | $213,110 | 30,000 |
| Massachusetts | $201,430 | $203,040 | 8,000 |
| Washington | $189,680 | $200,030 | 6,000 |
| District of Columbia | $185,220 | $185,230 | 1,000 |
| Colorado | $183,810 | $197,840 | 5,000 |
| Delaware | $181,190 | $180,960 | 560 |
| New Jersey | $180,640 | $193,220 | 5,000 |
| Oregon | $177,190 | $185,070 | — |
| Virginia | $176,160 | $184,530 | 4,000 |
| Rhode Island | $175,910 | $183,910 | 370 |
| New York | $175,710 | $188,270 | 8,000 |
| Connecticut | $175,490 | $180,190 | 5,000 |
| Maryland | $172,670 | $175,740 | 5,000 |
| New Hampshire | $172,240 | $185,980 | 2,000 |
| Minnesota | $172,130 | $180,050 | 5,000 |
| Texas | $171,370 | $187,520 | 19,000 |
| Florida | $170,740 | $178,010 | 9,000 |
| South Carolina | $169,040 | $173,140 | 3,000 |
| North Carolina | $167,840 | $173,390 | 7,000 |
| Arizona | $167,480 | $180,870 | 5,000 |
| Michigan | $166,930 | $167,660 | 15,000 |
| Ohio | $166,870 | $170,090 | 10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $164,690 | $167,960 | 10,000 |
| South Dakota | $164,330 | $166,030 | 310 |
| Alaska | $164,260 | $174,190 | 900 |
| Illinois | $163,610 | $170,480 | 9,000 |
| Wyoming | $163,560 | $166,490 | — |
| Idaho | $162,970 | $164,770 | 850 |
| Louisiana | $162,850 | $166,850 | 2,000 |
| Alabama | $162,350 | $167,150 | 4,000 |
| Nevada | $161,560 | $170,190 | 780 |
| Georgia | $161,470 | $163,150 | 4,000 |
| Tennessee | $161,430 | $167,280 | 4,000 |
| Utah | $161,120 | $165,940 | 2,000 |
| Kansas | $160,150 | $166,850 | 2,000 |
| Missouri | $157,800 | $161,140 | 2,000 |
| Vermont | $157,710 | $163,210 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $157,330 | $163,900 | 2,000 |
| Indiana | $155,810 | $158,930 | 5,000 |
| Hawaii | $151,670 | $153,240 | 1,000 |
| West Virginia | $149,430 | $154,690 | 420 |
| Kentucky | $147,680 | $151,880 | 2,000 |
| North Dakota | $147,400 | $156,360 | 270 |
| Iowa | $147,320 | $153,060 | 2,000 |
| Montana | $146,030 | $153,170 | 560 |
| Maine | $145,720 | $154,620 | 820 |
| Mississippi | $142,790 | $147,070 | 860 |
| Wisconsin | $142,060 | $152,620 | 5,000 |
| Nebraska | $141,020 | $154,310 | 2,000 |
| Arkansas | $140,600 | $148,470 | 1,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $130,560 | $136,430 | 770 |
| Guam | $100,740 | $121,340 | 60 |
Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only.
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18