Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $166,430 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $80.01
10th percentile $126,650
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $126,650
    25th
    $144,630
    50th (median)
    $166,430
    75th
    $219,310

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 176% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 76% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,610
    Sales Managers $99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers $131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $159,590
    Financial Managers $158,740
    Food Service Managers $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Salinas, CA is $80.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Salinas, CA is 0.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $126,650 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $144,630.