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Architectural and Engineering Managers Hourly Wage in California (2025)

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The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California is $101.1/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$66.3
/hour
Median (P50)
$101.1
/hour
Senior (P90)
$142.37
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$210,280
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$66.3
National: $56.39
+17.6%
Median (P50)
$101.1
National: $79.84
+26.6%
Senior (P90)
$142.37
National: $112.32
+26.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $66.3 $2652 $11492 $137,900
Q1 (P25) $81.32 $3253 $14095 $169,140
Median (P50) $101.1 $4044 $17523 $210,280
Q3 (P75) $121.1 $4844 $20991 $251,890
Senior (P90) $142.37 $5695 $24678 $296,130

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Architectural and Engineering Managers

#1
$103.42
$103.42/hr
+29.5%
#2
$101.1
$101.1/hr
+26.6%
#3
$96.84
$96.84/hr
+21.3%
#4
$91.19
$91.19/hr
+14.2%
#5
$89.05
$89.05/hr
+11.5%
#6
$88.37
$88.37/hr
+10.7%
#7
$87.11
$87.11/hr
+9.1%
#8
$86.85
$86.85/hr
+8.8%
#9
$85.19
$85.19/hr
+6.7%
#10
$84.69
$84.69/hr
+6.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?

The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California is $101.1/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $210,280.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Architectural and Engineering Managers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California is $101.1/hr compared to the national average of $79.84/hr — higher by $21.26/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?

Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers professionals in California earn approximately $66.3/hour (10th percentile), which equals $137,900.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $142.37/hour.

How much does a senior Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in California?

Senior-level Architectural and Engineering Managers professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $142.37/hour, or $296,130.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 119041) in California.

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