Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $175,940 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $84.59
10th percentile $118,430
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,150
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,430
    25th
    $140,910
    50th (median)
    $175,940
    75th
    $214,860

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 180% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 80% 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
    Midland, TX $209,970
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $172,810
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $170,840
    Odessa, TX $166,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $166,230
    Amarillo, TX $165,330

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$173,300
    Sales Managers$141,430
    Financial Managers$168,100
    Marketing Managers$162,150
    Construction Managers$102,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Austin, TX is $84.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $138.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Austin, TX is 4.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $118,430 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,910.