Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $231,250 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Rochester earn between $137,650 and $194,610.
- $124K10th
- $138K25th
- $167KMedian
- $195K75th
- $231K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $171,880 | $14,323 | $82.63 |
| Median | $166,550 | $13,879 | $80.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $137,650 | $11,471 | $66.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $194,610 | $16,218 | $93.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Rochester earn 9% less than the New York average ($188,270) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $171,880 | $166,550 | $123,740 | $231,250 | 650 |
| New York | $188,270 | $175,710 | $128,500 | $274,870 | 8,250 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $171,880, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $119,481 a year, or $9,957 a month and $4,595 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $171,880 buys what about $177,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 6th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($197,060).
- New York$197,060
- Kiryas Joel$189,390
- Albany$188,090
- Binghamton$187,360
- Syracuse$179,770
- Rochester$171,880
- Ithaca$167,880
- Utica$167,230
- Buffalo$166,900
- Kingston$161,020
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in New York
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 Rochester: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Rochester?
$82.64 an hour on average, and $80.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $137,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Rochester?
About $119,481 a year ($9,957 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $171,880. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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