Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $134,310 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.57
10th percentile $98,310
90th percentile $202,400
Employed locally 300
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,310
    25th
    $117,680
    50th (median)
    $134,310
    75th
    $166,940
    90th
    $202,400

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 159% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 59% 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
    California $201,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $196,810
    Peoria, IL $182,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $180,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $177,340
    District of Columbia $176,950

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Des Moines, IA is $64.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 19.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $98,310 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,680.