Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for architectural and engineering managers is $171,270 a year. By state, it ranges from $140,600 in Arkansas to $215,120 in New Mexico.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $120,810
- 25th percentile
- $139,360
- Median
- $171,270
- 75th percentile
- $212,500
- Top 10%
- $262,760
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 220,260 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $215,120 | +26% | $163,530 | $268,190 | 2,270 |
| 2 | California | $210,280 | +23% | $137,900 | $296,130 | 29,630 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $201,430 | +18% | $137,750 | $286,410 | 7,690 |
| 4 | Washington | $189,680 | +11% | $148,930 | $263,550 | 6,060 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $185,220 | +8% | $138,470 | $225,080 | 1,290 |
| 6 | Colorado | $183,810 | +7% | $135,380 | $272,950 | 4,900 |
| 7 | Delaware | $181,190 | +6% | $131,490 | $222,050 | 560 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $180,640 | +5% | $129,690 | $275,950 | 4,540 |
| 9 | Oregon | $177,190 | +3% | $129,470 | $239,080 | Not published |
| 10 | Virginia | $176,160 | +3% | $124,830 | $253,060 | 4,390 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $175,910 | +3% | $124,410 | $257,780 | 370 |
| 12 | New York | $175,710 | +3% | $128,500 | $274,870 | 8,250 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $175,490 | +2% | $122,200 | $245,970 | 4,970 |
| 14 | Maryland | $172,670 | +1% | $114,080 | $231,460 | 5,240 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $172,240 | +1% | $120,350 | $266,950 | 2,160 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $172,130 | +1% | $128,430 | $223,540 | 4,580 |
| 17 | Texas | $171,370 | 0% | $120,460 | $277,790 | 19,030 |
| 18 | Florida | $170,740 | 0% | $116,900 | $251,590 | 8,710 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $169,040 | −1% | $115,280 | $226,970 | 3,200 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $167,840 | −2% | $121,900 | $231,350 | 6,960 |
| 21 | Arizona | $167,480 | −2% | $121,500 | $249,990 | 4,680 |
| 22 | Michigan | $166,930 | −3% | $117,490 | $218,050 | 14,820 |
| 23 | Ohio | $166,870 | −3% | $117,640 | $220,990 | 9,690 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $164,690 | −4% | $118,170 | $221,940 | 9,640 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $164,330 | −4% | $116,320 | $209,210 | 310 |
| 26 | Alaska | $164,260 | −4% | $113,790 | $236,490 | 900 |
| 27 | Illinois | $163,610 | −4% | $112,090 | $231,880 | 8,900 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $163,560 | −5% | $116,010 | $224,990 | Not published |
| 29 | Idaho | $162,970 | −5% | $103,130 | $219,970 | 850 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $162,850 | −5% | $119,600 | $218,970 | 1,840 |
| 31 | Alabama | $162,350 | −5% | $106,100 | $236,230 | 3,790 |
| 32 | Nevada | $161,560 | −6% | $108,300 | $228,590 | 780 |
| 33 | Georgia | $161,470 | −6% | $107,170 | $221,750 | 3,590 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $161,430 | −6% | $105,980 | $239,240 | 3,600 |
| 35 | Utah | $161,120 | −6% | $113,080 | $221,400 | 2,290 |
| 36 | Kansas | $160,150 | −6% | $113,990 | $235,170 | 2,010 |
| 37 | Missouri | $157,800 | −8% | $105,170 | $213,050 | 2,250 |
| 38 | Vermont | $157,710 | −8% | $110,930 | $214,980 | 350 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $157,330 | −8% | $108,990 | $234,620 | 2,070 |
| 40 | Indiana | $155,810 | −9% | $102,030 | $214,470 | 4,610 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $151,670 | −11% | $99,920 | $216,650 | 1,220 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $149,430 | −13% | $103,690 | $211,550 | 420 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $147,680 | −14% | $114,220 | $201,730 | 1,800 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $147,400 | −14% | $112,130 | $215,100 | 270 |
| 45 | Iowa | $147,320 | −14% | $103,470 | $210,220 | 1,520 |
| 46 | Montana | $146,030 | −15% | $105,270 | $204,300 | 560 |
| 47 | Maine | $145,720 | −15% | $111,490 | $208,140 | 820 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $142,790 | −17% | $99,210 | $205,560 | 860 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $142,060 | −17% | $103,720 | $207,680 | 4,550 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $141,020 | −18% | $103,070 | $222,240 | 1,510 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $140,600 | −18% | $98,520 | $209,320 | 1,220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary questions
Which state pays architectural and engineering managers the most?
New Mexico, with a median of $215,120 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $171,270). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays architectural and engineering managers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $140,600 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most architectural and engineering managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 29,630, with a median of $210,280.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.