Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 26 metro areas • California
Architectural and Engineering Managers in California earn a median salary of $178,394 per year on average across 26 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.4% vs the national median of $167,740. An estimated 29,750 architectural and engineering managers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $152,970 to $226,940 depending on location.
$178,394
Avg median salary in California
$226,940
Highest paying metro
$152,970
Lowest paying metro
29,750
Employed in California
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
inArchitectural and Engineering Managers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $226,940 | $209,340 | — | 5,270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $208,580 | $168,260 | — | 6,380 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $200,820 | $163,160 | $230,400 | 200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $196,810 | $161,400 | $221,060 | 330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $190,480 | $148,250 | $222,450 | 120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $189,270 | $161,490 | $217,230 | 1,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $185,550 | $161,170 | $217,430 | 3,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $181,400 | $158,230 | $220,900 | 8,850 |
| Yuba City, CA | $181,100 | $160,110 | $208,890 | 40 |
| Napa, CA | $177,270 | $157,920 | $217,550 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $177,100 | $149,840 | $215,720 | 200 |
| North Coast Region of California | $176,810 | $139,300 | $190,170 | 40 |
| Modesto, CA | $175,400 | $144,150 | $211,180 | 120 |
| Chico, CA | $175,290 | $148,930 | $190,170 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $174,700 | $141,690 | $219,900 | 90 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $173,450 | $149,420 | $209,410 | 250 |
| Redding, CA | $170,970 | $134,200 | $196,800 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $170,180 | $136,640 | $208,890 | 1,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $169,770 | $135,570 | $202,160 | 490 |
| Stockton, CA | $168,300 | $136,850 | $201,590 | 160 |
| Salinas, CA | $166,430 | $144,630 | $219,310 | 70 |
| El Centro, CA | $166,020 | $139,770 | $206,690 | 40 |
| Visalia, CA | $163,560 | $134,980 | $196,200 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $160,680 | $135,100 | $199,660 | 270 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $158,390 | $120,710 | $208,890 | 50 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $152,970 | $120,220 | $195,830 | 30 |