Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $166,020 -1% vs national
Median hourly $79.82
10th percentile $111,920
90th percentile $220,580
Employed locally 40
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,920
    25th
    $139,770
    50th (median)
    $166,020
    75th
    $206,690
    90th
    $220,580

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 294% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 194% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $226,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    California $201,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $200,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $196,810
    Vallejo, CA $190,480

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,090
    Managers, All Other $140,280
    Sales Managers $88,040
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $158,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $122,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in El Centro, CA is $79.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in El Centro, CA is 1% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $111,920 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,770.