Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $165,180 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $79.41
10th percentile $100,770
90th percentile $228,420
Employed locally 160
National median $167,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,770
    25th
    $137,140
    50th (median)
    $165,180
    75th
    $193,570
    90th
    $228,420

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Engineering Managers salary vs area income 224% Median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary is 124% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $208,580
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $202,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $174,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $170,410
    Winchester, VA-WV $169,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $167,590

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$89,570
    Construction Managers$100,570
    Sales Managers$119,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,590
    Managers, All Other$120,740
    Financial Managers$132,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Wilmington, NC is $79.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Wilmington, NC is 1.5% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Architectural and Engineering Managers (10th percentile) earn around $100,770 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,140.