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
$118K$131K$145K$159K$172K20112013201520172019202120232024$122K$168K

Employment Over Time

Architectural and Engineering Managers — Total Employment
175K185K194K204K214K20112013201520172019202120232024185K210K

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

YearMedian SalaryYoY 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.