Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $209,210 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Lafayette earn between $120,040 and $181,420.
- $107K10th
- $120K25th
- $152KMedian
- $181K75th
- $209K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,980 | $12,998 | $74.99 |
| Median | $152,090 | $12,674 | $73.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,040 | $10,003 | $57.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $181,420 | $15,118 | $87.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Lafayette earn 7% less than the Louisiana average ($166,850) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $155,980 | $152,090 | $106,780 | $209,210 | 130 |
| Louisiana | $166,850 | $162,850 | $119,600 | $218,970 | 1,840 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $155,980, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $113,585 a year, or $9,465 a month and $4,369 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $155,980 buys what about $178,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 5th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Lake Charles pays the most ($190,490).
- Lake Charles$190,490
- Slidell$190,270
- Baton Rouge$170,820
- New Orleans$166,660
- Lafayette$155,980
- Houma$151,530
- Shreveport$145,560
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Louisiana
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Lafayette?
$74.99 an hour on average, and $73.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $113,585 a year ($9,465 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,980.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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