Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $214,590 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Fayetteville earn between $143,330 and $178,710.
- $124K10th
- $143K25th
- $160KMedian
- $179K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $166,940 | $13,912 | $80.26 |
| Median | $159,730 | $13,311 | $76.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $143,330 | $11,944 | $68.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $178,710 | $14,892 | $85.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Fayetteville earn 4% less than the North Carolina average ($173,390) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $166,940 | $159,730 | $123,590 | $214,590 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $173,390 | $167,840 | $121,900 | $231,350 | 6,960 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $166,940, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $119,217 a year, or $9,935 a month and $4,585 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 Fayetteville a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $166,940 buys what about $181,500 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 6th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($183,440).
- Durham$183,440
- Charlotte$177,890
- Raleigh$177,890
- Wilmington$176,290
- Hickory$167,760
- Fayetteville$166,940
- Greensboro$166,410
- Greenville$163,330
- Asheville$162,930
- Winston-Salem$162,660
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in North Carolina
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Fayetteville?
$80.26 an hour on average, and $76.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $123,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $143,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $119,217 a year ($9,935 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $166,940.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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