Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$167,740
↑ 37.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Architectural and Engineering Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.3% since 2011 ($122,190 → $167,740)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $167,740
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,740 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $165,370 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $159,920 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $152,350 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $149,530 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $144,830 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $140,760 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $137,720 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $134,730 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $132,800 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $130,620 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $128,170 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | $124,870 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $122,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.