Occupation Salary Profile

Architectural and Engineering Managers

SOC Code: 11-9041

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields. Excludes “Natural Sciences Managers” (11-9121).

National Median (BLS)
$160,240
▲ +5.39% Nominal +2.06% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$182,728
▲ +3.55% Nominal +0.41% Real
Average Base Salary
$162,520
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
5,950
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $112,490
25th Percentile $134,110
National Median (50th Percentile) $160,240
75th Percentile $181,470
90th Percentile $217,710
P10: $112,490 P50 (Median): $160,240 P90: $217,710
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 2,336 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $182,728
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.55%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +0.41%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $132,460
25th Percentile $151,698
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $182,728
75th Percentile $218,837
90th Percentile $253,918
H-1B P10: $132,460 H-1B P50: $182,728 H-1B P90: $253,918
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Architectural and Engineering Managers roles ($182,728) is +14% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($160,240).