Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $141,030 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $67.81
10th percentile $103,310
90th percentile $205,510
Employed locally 1,580
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,310
    25th
    $126,260
    50th (median)
    $141,030
    75th
    $168,050
    90th
    $205,510

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 185% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 85% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $184,200
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $174,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $170,970
    Winchester, VA-WV $169,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $166,850
    Wilmington, NC $165,180

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $118,790
    Financial Managers $154,540
    Managers, All Other $126,190
    Sales Managers $140,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,460
    Industrial Production Managers $121,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Milwaukee, WI is $67.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $103,310 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,260.