Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Wisconsin: $158,000 Average

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Average base salary, Wisconsin

$158,000 / year

≈ $13,150 per month · $75.96 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Wisconsin · median $147,000

25th percentile
$131,000Average
$158,00075th percentile
$176,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Architectural and Engineering Managers salary by state

Alabama$173,000

Alaska$180,500

Arizona$187,000

Arkansas$153,500

California$220,500

Colorado$205,000

Connecticut$186,500

Delaware$187,500

District of Columbia$191,500

Florida$184,000

Georgia$169,000

Hawaii$158,500

Idaho$170,500

Illinois$176,500

Indiana$164,500

Iowa$158,500

Kansas$172,500

Kentucky$157,000

Louisiana$172,500

Maine$160,000

Maryland$182,000

Massachusetts$210,000

Michigan$173,500

Minnesota$186,500

Mississippi$152,000

Missouri$167,000

Montana$158,500

Nebraska$159,500

Nevada$176,000

New Hampshire$192,500

New Jersey$200,000

New Mexico$223,000

New York$195,000

North Carolina$179,500

North Dakota$162,000

Ohio$176,000

Oklahoma$169,500

Oregon$191,500

Pennsylvania$174,000

Rhode Island$190,500

South Carolina$179,000

South Dakota$172,000

Tennessee$173,000

Texas$194,000

Utah$171,500

Vermont$169,000

Virginia$191,000

Washington$207,000

West Virginia$160,000

Wisconsin$158,000

Wyoming$172,500

About this role

Architectural and Engineering Managers is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Architectural and Engineering Managerss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
Direct, review, or approve project design changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Prepare budgets, bids, or contracts.
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Writing Speaking Complex Problem Solving Active Listening Time Management

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Architectural and Engineering Managers pay by experience level

Entry level$125,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$144,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$177,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$220,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$272,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

14,500

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Architectural and Engineering Managers salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

79,510 workers

$191,500

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services

57,730 workers

$182,500

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

19,820 workers

$200,000

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

18,950 workers

$191,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

17,120 workers

$165,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

14,950 workers

$204,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

14,950 workers

$204,500

Scientific Research and Development Services

13,240 workers

$221,000

Machinery Manufacturing

11,930 workers

$172,500

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

11,760 workers

$204,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Architectural and Engineering Managers pays 31% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).

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Careers related to Architectural and Engineering Managers

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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$129,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Architectural and Engineering Managers make?

The average base salary for a Architectural and Engineering Managers in the United States is $188,000 per year, or about $90.38 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $144,500 and $220,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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