Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary
Architectural and Engineering Managers earn a median $171,270 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$171,270
$82.34 per hour
Range
$120,810 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
220,260
across the U.S.
Architectural and Engineering Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$128,329
per year · effective tax rate 25.1%
$10,694Monthly
$5,347Twice a month
$4,936Every 2 weeks
$61.70Hourly
- Federal income tax$29,839
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,619
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,483
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$128,329
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $120,810 | $58.08 | $93,820 |
| 25th percentile | $139,360 | $67.00 | $106,519 |
| Median (50th) | $171,270 | $82.34 | $128,329 |
| 75th percentile | $212,500 | $102.16 | $158,133 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $262,760+ | $126.33 | $191,559 |
Best cities for architectural and engineering managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peoria, IL | $212,820 | $147,979 | $162,203 | 540 |
| 2 | Albuquerque, NM | $215,120 | $150,853 | $157,885 | 1,160 |
| 3 | Manchester, NH | $212,050 | $157,802 | $149,353 | 970 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $234,590 | $152,428 | $138,040 | 5,130 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $204,340 | $152,123 | $136,884 | 4,390 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $203,420 | $143,204 | $136,123 | 680 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $176,540 | $131,931 | $134,533 | 3,130 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH | $177,160 | $128,265 | $134,492 | 2,950 |
| 9 | San Antonio, TX | $168,650 | $126,538 | $133,598 | 1,220 |
| 10 | Knoxville, TN | $162,950 | $122,642 | $132,487 | 610 |
| 11 | Boston, MA | $205,130 | $142,669 | $131,776 | 6,690 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge, LA | $165,060 | $119,519 | $131,658 | 560 |
| 13 | Palm Bay, FL | $175,490 | $131,213 | $131,207 | 1,100 |
| 14 | Orlando, FL | $177,990 | $132,922 | $131,064 | 1,780 |
| 15 | Augusta, GA | $171,720 | $120,347 | $130,950 | 510 |
| 16 | Houston, TX | $172,020 | $128,842 | $130,633 | 5,330 |
| 17 | Bridgeport, CT | $199,040 | $138,419 | $129,528 | 970 |
| 18 | New Orleans, LA | $165,620 | $119,885 | $129,470 | 560 |
| 19 | Dayton, OH | $163,700 | $119,436 | $128,849 | 660 |
| 20 | Colorado Springs, CO | $183,400 | $129,259 | $128,351 | 560 |
| 21 | Tulsa, OK | $160,810 | $114,489 | $128,330 | 770 |
| 22 | Birmingham, AL | $166,670 | $117,116 | $127,795 | 600 |
| 23 | Denver, CO | $191,440 | $134,831 | $127,461 | 2,860 |
| 24 | Huntsville, AL | $168,380 | $118,200 | $126,998 | 1,630 |
| 25 | Jacksonville, FL | $167,800 | $125,957 | $126,611 | 660 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $234,590
- San Francisco, CA — $221,580
- Albuquerque, NM — $215,120
- Peoria, IL — $212,820
- Manchester, NH — $212,050
- Boston, MA — $205,130
- Seattle, WA — $204,340
- Boulder, CO — $203,420
- San Diego, CA — $202,810
- Bridgeport, CT — $199,040
- Sacramento, CA — $193,970
- Denver, CO — $191,440
- Los Angeles, CA — $190,900
- Washington, DC — $185,220
- New York, NY — $183,890
Architectural and Engineering Manager salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $215,120 | $150,853 | $163,530 – $239,200+ | 2,270 |
| California | $210,280 | $138,438 | $137,900 – $239,200+ | 29,630 |
| Massachusetts | $201,430 | $140,129 | $137,750 – $239,200+ | 7,690 |
| Washington | $189,680 | $141,233 | $148,930 – $239,200+ | 6,060 |
| District of Columbia | $185,220 | $125,133 | $138,470 – $225,080 | 1,290 |
| Colorado | $183,810 | $129,521 | $135,380 – $239,200+ | 4,900 |
| Delaware | $181,190 | $124,492 | $131,490 – $222,050 | 560 |
| New Jersey | $180,640 | $125,417 | $129,690 – $239,200+ | 4,540 |
| Oregon | $177,190 | $117,134 | $129,470 – $239,080 | — |
| Virginia | $176,160 | $122,356 | $124,830 – $239,200+ | 4,390 |
| Rhode Island | $175,910 | $124,747 | $124,410 – $239,200+ | 370 |
| New York | $175,710 | $122,037 | $128,500 – $239,200+ | 8,250 |
| Connecticut | $175,490 | $122,834 | $122,200 – $239,200+ | 4,970 |
| Maryland | $172,670 | $121,139 | $114,080 – $231,460 | 5,240 |
| New Hampshire | $172,240 | $128,992 | $120,350 – $239,200+ | 2,160 |
| Minnesota | $172,130 | $118,238 | $128,430 – $223,540 | 4,580 |
| Texas | $171,370 | $128,397 | $120,460 – $239,200+ | 19,030 |
| Florida | $170,740 | $127,967 | $116,900 – $239,200+ | 8,710 |
| South Carolina | $169,040 | $117,820 | $115,280 – $226,970 | 3,200 |
| North Carolina | $167,840 | $119,797 | $121,900 – $231,350 | 6,960 |
| Arizona | $167,480 | $121,760 | $121,500 – $239,200+ | 4,680 |
| Michigan | $166,930 | $118,519 | $117,490 – $218,050 | 14,820 |
| Ohio | $166,870 | $121,515 | $117,640 – $220,990 | 9,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $164,690 | $118,776 | $118,170 – $221,940 | 9,640 |
| South Dakota | $164,330 | $123,586 | $116,320 – $209,210 | 310 |
| Alaska | $164,260 | $123,538 | $113,790 – $236,490 | 900 |
| Illinois | $163,610 | $115,140 | $112,090 – $231,880 | 8,900 |
| Wyoming | $163,560 | $123,059 | $116,010 – $224,990 | — |
| Idaho | $162,970 | $115,127 | $103,130 – $219,970 | 850 |
| Louisiana | $162,850 | $118,075 | $119,600 – $218,970 | 1,840 |
| Alabama | $162,350 | $114,380 | $106,100 – $236,230 | 3,790 |
| Nevada | $161,560 | $121,692 | $108,300 – $228,590 | 780 |
| Georgia | $161,470 | $113,873 | $107,170 – $221,750 | 3,590 |
| Tennessee | $161,430 | $121,603 | $105,980 – $239,200+ | 3,600 |
| Utah | $161,120 | $115,107 | $113,080 – $221,400 | 2,290 |
| Kansas | $160,150 | $112,592 | $113,990 – $235,170 | 2,010 |
| Missouri | $157,800 | $112,643 | $105,170 – $213,050 | 2,250 |
| Vermont | $157,710 | $110,862 | $110,930 – $214,980 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $157,330 | $112,267 | $108,990 – $234,620 | 2,070 |
| Indiana | $155,810 | $113,195 | $102,030 – $214,470 | 4,610 |
| Hawaii | $151,670 | $104,872 | $99,920 – $216,650 | 1,220 |
| West Virginia | $149,430 | $107,134 | $103,690 – $211,550 | 420 |
| Kentucky | $147,680 | $107,154 | $114,220 – $201,730 | 1,800 |
| North Dakota | $147,400 | $110,399 | $112,130 – $215,100 | 270 |
| Iowa | $147,320 | $107,013 | $103,470 – $210,220 | 1,520 |
| Montana | $146,030 | $104,188 | $105,270 – $204,300 | 560 |
| Maine | $145,720 | $101,942 | $111,490 – $208,140 | 820 |
| Mississippi | $142,790 | $103,883 | $99,210 – $205,560 | 860 |
| Wisconsin | $142,060 | $102,215 | $103,720 – $207,680 | 4,550 |
| Nebraska | $141,020 | $102,116 | $103,070 – $222,240 | 1,510 |
| Arkansas | $140,600 | $102,095 | $98,520 – $209,320 | 1,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a architectural and engineering manager make?
The national median salary for architectural and engineering managers is $171,270 a year ($82.34 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $120,810 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays architectural and engineering managers the most?
New Mexico has the highest median pay at $215,120. After taxes and local prices, Peoria, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many architectural and engineering managers are there in the U.S.?
About 220,260 people work as architectural and engineering managers nationwide.
All 82 cities
- Akron, OH
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Allentown, PA
- Anchorage, AK
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Birmingham, AL
- Boise City, ID
- Boston, MA
- Boulder, CO
- Bridgeport, CT
- Buffalo, NY
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Dallas, TX
- Dayton, OH
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Manchester, NH
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New Haven, CT
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY
- Ogden, UT
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Oxnard, CA
- Palm Bay, FL
- Peoria, IL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, ME
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Syracuse, NY
- Tampa, FL
- Toledo, OH
- Tucson, AZ
- Tulsa, OK
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC
- Worcester, MA