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Architectural and Engineering Managers is a notable career in the 11 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Architectural and Engineering Managers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 11-9041 |
| title | Architectural and Engineering Managers |
| onet code | 11-9041.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 11 |
| tot emp | 210,340 |
| a mean | 175,710 |
| a median | 167,740 |
| a pct10 | 111,450 |
| a pct25 | 134,930 |
| a pct75 | 207,210 |
| a pct90 | N/A |
| h mean | 84 |
| h median | 80 |
The day-to-day work of a architectural and engineering managers typically centers on manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.95 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working architectural and engineering managers, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (45.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 97% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New Mexico at $215,730 and lowest in Montana at $128,680 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (New Mexico, California, Washington, Massachusetts, District of Columbia) average $190,874. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $215,730 | $209,730 | $138,450 | — | 1,790 |
| California | $201,810 | $205,610 | $132,880 | — | 30,690 |
| Washington | $181,080 | $195,150 | $140,570 | — | 6,140 |
| Massachusetts | $178,800 | $194,040 | $133,830 | — | 8,210 |
| District of Columbia | $176,950 | $178,400 | $139,380 | $212,700 | 1,290 |
| Colorado | $176,610 | $190,260 | $131,790 | — | 4,320 |
| New Jersey | $174,230 | $187,940 | $125,300 | — | 4,320 |
| Delaware | $173,910 | $174,410 | $129,970 | $217,440 | 430 |
| New York | $173,530 | $185,520 | $126,170 | — | 7,330 |
| Arizona | $172,680 | $197,440 | $121,490 | — | 4,720 |
| Connecticut | $171,770 | $175,390 | $112,870 | $230,010 | 5,010 |
| New Hampshire | $171,630 | $177,690 | $112,400 | — | 1,910 |
| Texas | $170,650 | $184,430 | $109,990 | — | 17,980 |
| Rhode Island | $170,410 | $179,710 | $126,840 | $232,160 | 330 |
| Virginia | $168,780 | $175,950 | $123,490 | $228,260 | 4,070 |
| Minnesota | $168,220 | $173,730 | $121,310 | $217,410 | 4,190 |
| Louisiana | $167,840 | $172,940 | $121,550 | $232,440 | 1,390 |
| Florida | $167,680 | $169,810 | $105,290 | $225,770 | 7,600 |
| Maryland | $167,500 | $169,850 | $109,880 | $223,570 | 5,780 |
| Oregon | $166,860 | $173,840 | $111,660 | $237,050 | — |
| South Carolina | $163,790 | $164,650 | $107,230 | $224,910 | 2,840 |
| North Carolina | $163,430 | $166,960 | $110,770 | $224,060 | 6,050 |
| Michigan | $163,000 | $160,860 | $108,450 | $215,840 | 14,030 |
| Ohio | $159,940 | $162,290 | $111,610 | $215,080 | — |
| Georgia | $158,920 | $159,370 | $102,740 | $213,470 | 3,720 |
| Vermont | $158,030 | $162,740 | $101,000 | $216,590 | 360 |
| Alabama | $157,520 | $160,920 | $102,590 | $222,160 | 3,480 |
| Illinois | $157,480 | $161,530 | $107,140 | $218,230 | 9,030 |
| Idaho | $157,360 | $159,960 | $100,240 | $213,760 | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $154,400 | $156,750 | $106,480 | $208,800 | 8,680 |
| Tennessee | $153,920 | $156,110 | $97,900 | $213,620 | 3,610 |
| Missouri | $153,670 | $155,640 | $104,090 | $211,540 | 1,960 |
| Nevada | $153,340 | $157,980 | $96,680 | $226,620 | 800 |
| Oklahoma | $153,130 | $166,660 | $103,630 | — | 1,930 |
| South Dakota | $152,540 | $159,900 | $113,930 | $215,360 | 250 |
| Alaska | $152,290 | $161,610 | $112,160 | $214,320 | 730 |
| Utah | $149,990 | $156,950 | $105,790 | $213,640 | 2,480 |
| Hawaii | $148,620 | $145,340 | $91,990 | $208,360 | 1,300 |
| Kansas | $147,020 | $159,940 | $110,580 | $220,520 | 1,740 |
| Indiana | $144,880 | $151,520 | $97,230 | $216,930 | 4,490 |
| West Virginia | $143,800 | $152,840 | $104,670 | $213,230 | 460 |
| Wyoming | $141,990 | $149,400 | $111,750 | $208,980 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $140,560 | $147,470 | $104,570 | $203,090 | 300 |
| Maine | $140,430 | $149,960 | $105,910 | $204,280 | 780 |
| Wisconsin | $138,710 | $148,360 | $102,510 | $197,160 | 4,770 |
| Iowa | $137,870 | $145,620 | $102,570 | $198,000 | 1,520 |
| Mississippi | $136,010 | $135,210 | $61,330 | $197,800 | 880 |
| Kentucky | $134,880 | $143,050 | $103,310 | $193,660 | 1,420 |
| Nebraska | $134,090 | $141,210 | $92,310 | $201,560 | 1,450 |
| Arkansas | $132,660 | $140,790 | $90,370 | $198,900 | 960 |
| Montana | $128,680 | $139,500 | $95,170 | $196,670 | 520 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for architectural and engineering managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Architect Manager or Architectural Project Manager frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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