Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in California
In California, architectural and engineering managers earn a median of $201,810 per year.
Median (California)
$201,810
Bottom 10%
$132,880
Top 10%
$239,200+
Employed in California
30,690
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, architectural and engineering managers earn a median of $201,810 — 20% above the national median of $167,740. Locally the range runs $132,880 to $239,200+. About 30,690 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 53 states for architectural and engineering managers pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Mexico, $215,730) by 7%. State employment of about 30,690 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$167,740
US bottom 10%
$111,450
US top 10%
$239,200+
Skills that move pay in this role
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
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