Architectural and Engineering Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for architectural and engineering managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $181,540 ≈ $87/hr
National median salary $171,270
Total employment 220,260 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 14,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 212,500 → 220,500 (+8,000)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Mexico$215,540
- California$213,110
- Massachusetts$203,040
- Washington$200,030
- Colorado$197,840
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$147,070
- Arkansas$148,470
- Kentucky$151,880
- Wisconsin$152,620
- Iowa$153,060
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $215,540 | $215,120 | $104 | +18.7% | 2,270 |
| 2 | California | $213,110 | $210,280 | $102 | +17.4% | 29,630 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $203,040 | $201,430 | $98 | +11.8% | 7,690 |
| 4 | Washington | $200,030 | $189,680 | $96 | +10.2% | 6,060 |
| 5 | Colorado | $197,840 | $183,810 | $95 | +9% | 4,900 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $193,220 | $180,640 | $93 | +6.4% | 4,540 |
| 7 | New York | $188,270 | $175,710 | $91 | +3.7% | 8,250 |
| 8 | Texas | $187,520 | $171,370 | $90 | +3.3% | 19,030 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $185,980 | $172,240 | $89 | +2.4% | 2,160 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $185,230 | $185,220 | $89 | +2% | 1,290 |
| 11 | Oregon | $185,070 | $177,190 | $89 | +1.9% | — |
| 12 | Virginia | $184,530 | $176,160 | $89 | +1.6% | 4,390 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $183,910 | $175,910 | $88 | +1.3% | 370 |
| 14 | Delaware | $180,960 | $181,190 | $87 | -0.3% | 560 |
| 15 | Arizona | $180,870 | $167,480 | $87 | -0.4% | 4,680 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $180,190 | $175,490 | $87 | -0.7% | 4,970 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $180,050 | $172,130 | $87 | -0.8% | 4,580 |
| 18 | Florida | $178,010 | $170,740 | $86 | -1.9% | 8,710 |
| 19 | Maryland | $175,740 | $172,670 | $84 | -3.2% | 5,240 |
| 20 | Alaska | $174,190 | $164,260 | $84 | -4% | 900 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $173,390 | $167,840 | $83 | -4.5% | 6,960 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $173,140 | $169,040 | $83 | -4.6% | 3,200 |
| 23 | Illinois | $170,480 | $163,610 | $82 | -6.1% | 8,900 |
| 24 | Nevada | $170,190 | $161,560 | $82 | -6.3% | 780 |
| 25 | Ohio | $170,090 | $166,870 | $82 | -6.3% | 9,690 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $167,960 | $164,690 | $81 | -7.5% | 9,640 |
| 27 | Michigan | $167,660 | $166,930 | $81 | -7.6% | 14,820 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $167,280 | $161,430 | $80 | -7.9% | 3,600 |
| 29 | Alabama | $167,150 | $162,350 | $80 | -7.9% | 3,790 |
| 30 | Kansas | $166,850 | $160,150 | $80 | -8.1% | 2,010 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $166,850 | $162,850 | $80 | -8.1% | 1,840 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $166,490 | $163,560 | $80 | -8.3% | — |
| 33 | South Dakota | $166,030 | $164,330 | $80 | -8.5% | 310 |
| 34 | Utah | $165,940 | $161,120 | $80 | -8.6% | 2,290 |
| 35 | Idaho | $164,770 | $162,970 | $79 | -9.2% | 850 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $163,900 | $157,330 | $79 | -9.7% | 2,070 |
| 37 | Vermont | $163,210 | $157,710 | $78 | -10.1% | 350 |
| 38 | Georgia | $163,150 | $161,470 | $78 | -10.1% | 3,590 |
| 39 | Missouri | $161,140 | $157,800 | $77 | -11.2% | 2,250 |
| 40 | Indiana | $158,930 | $155,810 | $76 | -12.5% | 4,610 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $156,360 | $147,400 | $75 | -13.9% | 270 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $154,690 | $149,430 | $74 | -14.8% | 420 |
| 43 | Maine | $154,620 | $145,720 | $74 | -14.8% | 820 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $154,310 | $141,020 | $74 | -15% | 1,510 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $153,240 | $151,670 | $74 | -15.6% | 1,220 |
| 46 | Montana | $153,170 | $146,030 | $74 | -15.6% | 560 |
| 47 | Iowa | $153,060 | $147,320 | $74 | -15.7% | 1,520 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $152,620 | $142,060 | $73 | -15.9% | 4,550 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $151,880 | $147,680 | $73 | -16.3% | 1,800 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $148,470 | $140,600 | $71 | -18.2% | 1,220 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $147,070 | $142,790 | $71 | -19% | 860 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 448 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $234,590 | $252,690 | 5,130 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $221,580 | $236,870 | 5,000 |
| 3 | Albuquerque, NM | $215,120 | $214,950 | 1,160 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $213,070 | $201,490 | 180 |
| 5 | Peoria, IL | $212,820 | $196,750 | 540 |
| 6 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $212,050 | $194,790 | 970 |
| 7 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $207,900 | $201,470 | 340 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $207,140 | $201,640 | 190 |
| 9 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $206,880 | $199,890 | 80 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $205,130 | $205,030 | 6,690 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing architectural and engineering managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Administrative Services | $284,860 | $268,120 | 650 |
| 2 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $278,830 | $250,590 | 90 |
| 3 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $276,620 | $237,150 | 520 |
| 4 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $276,620 | $237,150 | 520 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $272,130 | $256,320 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $272,130 | $256,320 | 1,000 |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $253,590 | $240,640 | 110 |
| 8 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $252,840 | $241,820 | 60 |
| 9 | Software Publishers | $221,190 | $221,760 | 910 |
| 10 | Publishing Industries | $220,400 | $220,560 | 970 |
| 11 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $220,260 | $225,840 | 1,510 |
| 12 | Building Finishing Contractors | $219,520 | $204,370 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make in the U.S.?
The median architectural and engineering managers salary in the United States is $171,270 per year (mean $181,540), and about 80% earn between $120,810 and $262,760.
How much do architectural and engineering managers make per hour?
Roughly $87 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $181,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays architectural and engineering managers the most?
New Mexico has the highest average pay for architectural and engineering managers at $215,540 per year (median $215,120).
What is the job outlook for architectural and engineering managers?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 14,500 openings per year.
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