Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $138,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $259,680 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Washington earn between $161,470 and $215,010.
- $138K10th
- $161K25th
- $185KMedian
- $215K75th
- $260K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $191,930 | $15,994 | $92.27 |
| Median | $185,220 | $15,435 | $89.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $161,470 | $13,456 | $77.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $215,010 | $17,918 | $103.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Washington earn 4% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($185,230) and 6% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $191,930 | $185,220 | $138,180 | $259,680 | 5,500 |
| Washington, D.C. | $185,230 | $185,220 | $138,470 | $225,080 | 1,290 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $191,930, a single filer in Washington takes home about $129,565 a year, or $10,797 a month and $4,983 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $135,010 | $11,251 |
| Working in MD | $133,529 | $11,127 |
| Working in VA | $132,689 | $11,057 |
| Working in DC | $129,565 | $10,797 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $191,930 buys what about $176,270 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$163,160
- Baltimore, MD$167,220
- Winchester, VA$171,550
- Lexington Park, MD$185,650
- Chambersburg, PA$145,990
- Charlottesville, VA$173,170
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 Washington: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Washington?
$92.28 an hour on average, and $89.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $138,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $161,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Washington?
About $129,565 a year ($10,797 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $191,930.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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