Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $156,010 -7% vs national
Median hourly $75.01
10th percentile $102,630
90th percentile $192,870
Employed locally 40
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,630
    25th
    $119,420
    50th (median)
    $156,010
    75th
    $172,140
    90th
    $192,870

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 248% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 148% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    Midland, TX $209,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Engineering Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Savannah, GA $176,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $167,590
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $167,030
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $166,080
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $164,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $163,140

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,220
    Managers, All Other $95,720
    Medical and Health Services Managers $140,640
    Financial Managers $127,380
    Food Service Managers $60,980
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Athens, GA is $75.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Athens, GA is 7% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $102,630 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,420.