Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $176,930 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $85.06
10th percentile $99,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,990
    25th
    $120,840
    50th (median)
    $176,930
    75th
    $236,120

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 237% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 137% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $215,120
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $176,810
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $174,540
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $174,430
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $172,060
    Las Cruces, NM $170,740

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,600
    Managers, All Other $115,880
    Financial Managers $105,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,340
    Administrative Services Managers $99,420
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Santa Fe, NM is $85.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.5% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $99,990 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,840.