Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $215,120 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $103.42
10th percentile $151,050
90th percentile $268,190
Employed locally 1,160
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $151,050
    25th
    $215,120
    50th (median)
    $215,120
    75th
    $239,860
    90th
    $268,190

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 316% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 216% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    New Mexico $215,730
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290
    California $201,810

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Fe, NM $176,930
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $176,810
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $174,540
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $174,430
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $172,060
    Las Cruces, NM $170,740

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$100,350
    Managers, All Other$131,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers$126,230
    Financial Managers$127,420
    Construction Managers$100,510
    Food Service Managers$64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Albuquerque, NM is $103.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $128.94 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries?

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 28.2% above the national median of $167,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $151,050 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $215,120.