Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $160,600 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $77.21
10th percentile $125,010
90th percentile $318,840
Employed locally 60
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $125,010
    25th
    $133,410
    50th (median)
    $160,600
    75th
    $196,800
    90th
    $318,840

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,720
    Construction Managers $101,580
    Managers, All Other $124,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,100
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $86,380
    Financial Managers $133,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Southwest Colorado is $77.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $153.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Southwest Colorado is 4.3% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $125,010 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,410.