Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $119,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $214,550 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Athens earn between $135,450 and $185,870.
- $120K10th
- $135K25th
- $157KMedian
- $186K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,430 | $13,452 | $77.61 |
| Median | $157,340 | $13,112 | $75.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $135,450 | $11,288 | $65.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $185,870 | $15,489 | $89.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Athens earn about the same as the Georgia average ($163,150) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $161,430 | $157,340 | $119,650 | $214,550 | 40 |
| Georgia | $163,150 | $161,470 | $107,170 | $221,750 | 3,590 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $161,430, a single filer in Athens takes home about $114,297 a year, or $9,525 a month and $4,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $161,430 buys what about $172,943 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 6th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($181,800).
- Augusta$181,800
- Savannah$177,800
- Warner Robins$177,520
- Atlanta$164,050
- Dalton$162,730
- Athens$161,430
- Columbus$155,390
- Gainesville$151,650
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Athens: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Athens?
$77.61 an hour on average, and $75.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $119,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $135,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Athens?
About $114,297 a year ($9,525 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,430.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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