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Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$210,280
Median Annual Salary
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+4.2% vs 2024
$213,110
Mean Salary
$210,280
Median Salary
$101.10
Hourly Rate
29,630 people work as Architectural and Engineering Managers in California
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Architectural and Engineering Managers in California earn a median salary of $210,280 per year ($17,523/month).
This is 26.6% above the national average of $166,076.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Architectural and Engineering Managers pay.
Approximately 29,630 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Architectural and Engineering Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Complex Problem Solving
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.32
Engineering and Technology
4.29
English Language
4.07
Chemistry
4.03
Mathematics
3.92
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(55.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Architectural and Engineering Managers in California
Salaries for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California range from $137,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $296,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $169,140 and $251,890.
How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California is $210,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $213,110.
What is the salary range for a Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?
Salaries for Architectural and Engineering Managers in California range from $137,900 at the 10th percentile to $296,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $169,140 and $251,890.
What is the starting salary for a Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?
Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers positions in California typically start around $137,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $169,140 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 29,630 people are employed as Architectural and Engineering Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Architectural and Engineering Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Architectural and Engineering Managers in California is approximately $101.10 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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