Average Salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers
SOC 11-9041 · Management Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in the United States is $167,740 ($80.64/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. An estimated 210,340 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 28.4% since 2014.
Median Annual
$167,740
Mean Annual
$175,710
10th Pct
$111,450
75th Pct
$207,210
Employment
210,340
Salary Distribution
$111k
10th
$135k
25th
$168k
Median
$207k
75th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $226,940 |
| Midland, TX | $209,970 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $208,580 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $202,290 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $200,820 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $196,810 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $196,520 |
| Boulder, CO | $195,790 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $193,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $190,480 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $189,270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $185,550 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $184,200 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $184,040 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $183,640 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $215,730 |
| California | $201,810 |
| Washington | $181,080 |
| Massachusetts | $178,800 |
| District of Columbia | $176,950 |
| Colorado | $176,610 |
| New Jersey | $174,230 |
| Delaware | $173,910 |
| New York | $173,530 |
| Arizona | $172,680 |
| Connecticut | $171,770 |
| New Hampshire | $171,630 |
| Texas | $170,650 |
| Rhode Island | $170,410 |
| Virginia | $168,780 |
| Minnesota | $168,220 |
| Louisiana | $167,840 |
| Florida | $167,680 |
| Maryland | $167,500 |
| Oregon | $166,860 |
| South Carolina | $163,790 |
| North Carolina | $163,430 |
| Michigan | $163,000 |
| Ohio | $159,940 |
| Georgia | $158,920 |
| Vermont | $158,030 |
| Alabama | $157,520 |
| Illinois | $157,480 |
| Idaho | $157,360 |
| Pennsylvania | $154,400 |
| Tennessee | $153,920 |
| Missouri | $153,670 |
| Nevada | $153,340 |
| Oklahoma | $153,130 |
| South Dakota | $152,540 |
| Alaska | $152,290 |
| Utah | $149,990 |
| Hawaii | $148,620 |
| Kansas | $147,020 |
| Indiana | $144,880 |
| West Virginia | $143,800 |
| Wyoming | $141,990 |
| North Dakota | $140,560 |
| Maine | $140,430 |
| Wisconsin | $138,710 |
| Iowa | $137,870 |
| Mississippi | $136,010 |
| Kentucky | $134,880 |
| Nebraska | $134,090 |
| Arkansas | $132,660 |
| Montana | $128,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $115,280 |
| Guam | $96,530 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $228,020 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $228,020 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $223,330 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $223,330 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | $221,530 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $220,410 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $219,860 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $219,600 |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | $213,550 |
| Publishing Industries | $210,450 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $210,250 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $208,520 |
| Software Publishers | $208,060 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $206,480 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $204,940 |
| Land Subdivision | $204,800 |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | $204,720 |
| Information | $204,010 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $204,010 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | $202,590 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $197,570 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $194,990 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $194,760 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $194,640 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $192,690 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | $191,320 |
| Wind Electric Power Generation | $188,800 |
| Retail Trade | $184,660 |
| Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $184,660 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $184,590 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $182,640 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | $181,910 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $181,010 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $179,990 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $179,990 |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $178,360 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $177,890 |
| Pipeline Transportation | $177,680 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $177,260 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $176,840 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $176,710 |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $175,690 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $175,680 |
| Finance and Insurance | $175,620 |
| Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers | $175,620 |
| Insurance Carriers | $175,620 |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $175,620 |
| Pharmacies and Drug Retailers | $175,420 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $175,400 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | $175,400 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $175,240 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $175,010 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $175,010 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $174,660 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $174,550 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $174,350 |
| Telecommunications | $173,980 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $173,200 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $173,200 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $173,200 |
| Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | $173,030 |
| Employment Services | $172,890 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $172,060 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $172,030 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $171,790 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $171,490 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $171,430 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | $171,290 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $170,970 |
| Air Transportation | $170,370 |
| Scheduled Air Transportation | $170,340 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $170,110 |
| Temporary Help Services | $169,820 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $169,210 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $169,210 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $169,200 |
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $168,620 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $168,620 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $168,480 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $168,190 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $168,190 |
| Specialized Design Services | $167,960 |
| Wholesale Trade | $167,760 |
| Engineering Services | $167,720 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $167,570 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $167,030 |
| Manufacturing | $166,850 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $166,850 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $166,850 |
| Spectator Sports | $166,750 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $166,630 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $166,600 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $166,150 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $166,070 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $166,000 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $165,850 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $165,500 |
| Utilities | $165,300 |
| Utilities | $165,300 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $165,170 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $165,150 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $165,010 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $164,960 |
| Coal Mining | $164,730 |
| Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $164,620 |
| Electronics and Appliance Retailers | $164,620 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $164,030 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $163,460 |
| Paper Manufacturing | $163,320 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $162,690 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $162,680 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $162,670 |
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | $162,370 |
| Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | $162,360 |
| Ship and Boat Building | $161,910 |
| Other Electric Power Generation | $161,630 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $161,570 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $161,460 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $161,240 |
| Educational Services | $161,040 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $160,910 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $160,200 |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $160,010 |
| Utility System Construction | $159,980 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $159,840 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $159,750 |
| Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $159,700 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | $159,160 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $158,580 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $158,540 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $158,080 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $157,990 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | $157,820 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | $157,510 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | $157,360 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $156,880 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $156,820 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $156,820 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $156,520 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $156,230 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $156,230 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | $156,190 |
| Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | $156,090 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | $156,000 |
| Food Manufacturing | $155,540 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $155,520 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | $155,470 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $155,170 |
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | $155,110 |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $154,960 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $154,710 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $154,630 |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | $154,390 |
| Construction of Buildings | $154,330 |
| Construction | $153,510 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | $153,130 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $152,680 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $152,300 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $152,050 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $151,450 |
| Water Transportation | $151,350 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $151,210 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $149,790 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $149,600 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $149,600 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $149,520 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | $149,410 |
| Metal Ore Mining | $149,080 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $148,120 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $148,110 |
| Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing | $147,950 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $147,820 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $147,820 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $147,480 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $147,430 |
| Hospitals | $147,060 |
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | $146,940 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $145,720 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | $145,100 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $145,000 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $144,190 |
| Other Support Services | $144,050 |
| Testing Laboratories and Services | $143,730 |
| Textile Product Mills | $143,690 |
| Educational Services | $143,260 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $142,960 |
| Security Systems Services | $142,960 |
| Television Broadcasting Stations | $142,360 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations | $142,360 |
| Facilities Support Services | $142,070 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $141,320 |
| Fabric Mills | $140,700 |
| Textile Mills | $140,700 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $140,390 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $139,940 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $139,640 |
| Residential Building Construction | $139,120 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $138,750 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $138,500 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $138,150 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $137,540 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $137,420 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | $137,170 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $135,790 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | $135,700 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | $135,570 |
| Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $135,510 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $135,410 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | $135,410 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $135,390 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $133,740 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $133,660 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $133,600 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | $133,250 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $133,120 |
| Other Textile Product Mills | $132,920 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $132,440 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $131,810 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $130,520 |
| Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | $130,150 |
| Rail Transportation | $129,820 |
| Rail Transportation | $129,820 |
| Foundries | $129,270 |
| Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | $127,180 |
| Real Estate | $125,850 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | $124,360 |
| Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | $124,360 |
| Machine Shops | $123,550 |
| Accommodation | $104,360 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $104,360 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $104,360 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $88,960 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $88,960 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,740 |
| 2023 | $165,370 |
| 2022 | $159,920 |
| 2021 | $152,350 |
| 2020 | $149,530 |
| 2019 | $144,830 |
| 2018 | $140,760 |
| 2017 | $137,720 |
| 2016 | $134,730 |
| 2015 | $132,800 |
| 2014 | $130,620 |