What are the main factors that influence an Architectural Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Architectural Manager's salary?

An Architectural Manager's salary grows with experience: an Architect IV (7+ years)earns $112,025, an Architect V (7-10 years)earns $131,808, an Architect Supervisor (10+ years)earns $114,331, an Architect Manager (10+ years)earns $143,773, an Architectural Manager (10+ years)earns $177,524,

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural Manager?

Architectural Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural Manager roles are District of Columbia $195,289, California $194,548, Massachusetts $191,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural Manager roles make?

Salaries for Architectural Manager level roles vary by specialization: Architectural and Engineering Manager: $208,371; Architectural Team Manager: $177,400; Architectural Designer/Project Manager: $142,787; Assistant Manager, Architectural Design: $141,655; Architectural Sales Manager: $128,898.

Architectural Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Architectural Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural Manager in Delaware is $178,621 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, an Architectural Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $207,127
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,686 to $193,542
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,088

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Architectural Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,542	$16,129	$3,722	$93
Average	$178,621	$14,885	$3,435	$86
25th Percentile	$163,686	$13,640	$3,148	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Architectural Manager Salaries

An Architectural Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architectural Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,025
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,808
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,331
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,773
Expert (over 8 years): $177,524

Levels	Salary
Architect... Level Architectural Manager	$112,025
Architect... Level Architectural Manager	$131,808
Architect... Level Architectural Manager	$114,331
Architect... Level Architectural Manager	$143,773
Architect... Level Architectural Manager	$177,524

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How Do Architectural Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architectural Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,289.
California: $194,548.
Massachusetts: $191,955.

District of Columbia $195,289 California $194,548 Massachusetts $191,955 Washington $191,250 New Jersey $191,179 Alaska $190,932 Connecticut $188,498 New York $187,511

Hawaii $184,353 Rhode Island $182,872 Maryland $181,866 Minnesota $180,491 Colorado $179,962 Illinois $179,785 Oregon $179,115 Delaware $178,621

New Hampshire $178,311 Virginia $177,616 Pennsylvania $175,587 Nevada $174,564 North Dakota $174,229 Michigan $173,700 Wisconsin $173,506 Vermont $173,118

Texas $172,042 Maine $171,971 Arizona $171,866 Ohio $171,742 Georgia $170,119 Indiana $169,308 Wyoming $169,149 Utah $168,902

Iowa $168,797 Kansas $167,950 Louisiana $167,703 North Carolina $167,615 Missouri $167,580 Florida $166,892 Montana $166,521 Nebraska $166,169

Kentucky $165,975 South Carolina $165,269 Tennessee $164,828 Idaho $164,652 New Mexico $163,364 Oklahoma $163,082 Alabama $162,041 South Dakota $160,295

Arkansas $159,343 West Virginia $158,831 Mississippi $157,297

Top Paying Cities for Architectural Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $184,865
Little Creek: $183,154
Magnolia: $183,912

Lincoln, DE $184,865 Little Creek, DE $183,154 Magnolia, DE $183,912 Milford, DE $184,865 Marydel, DE $182,466 Millsboro, DE $184,865 Millville, DE $186,100 Milton, DE $184,865

Nassau, DE $184,865 Ocean View, DE $186,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $186,100 Seaford, DE $182,925 Selbyville, DE $186,100 Smyrna, DE $182,254 Viola, DE $183,912 Woodside, DE $183,383

Bear, DE $180,914 Newark, DE $180,985 Claymont, DE $181,126 Delaware City, DE $180,985 Hockessin, DE $181,126 Kirkwood, DE $180,985 Middletown, DE $181,884 Montchanin, DE $181,126

New Castle, DE $181,126 Odessa, DE $182,131 Port Penn, DE $180,491 Rockland, DE $181,126 Saint Georges, DE $180,985 Townsend, DE $181,866 Winterthur, DE $181,126 Lewes, DE $184,865

Wilmington, DE $181,126 Dover, DE $183,066 Dover Afb, DE $183,489 Bethany Beach, DE $186,100 Bethel, DE $182,925 Bridgeville, DE $184,865 Camden Wyoming, DE $183,260 Cheswold, DE $182,643

Clayton, DE $182,184 Dagsboro, DE $186,100 Delmar, DE $182,925 Ellendale, DE $184,865 Felton, DE $184,865 Fenwick Island, DE $186,100 Frankford, DE $186,100 Frederica, DE $184,865

Georgetown, DE $184,865 Greenwood, DE $184,865 Harbeson, DE $184,865 Harrington, DE $184,865 Hartly, DE $182,096 Houston, DE $184,865 Kenton, DE $182,184 Laurel, DE $182,925

Yorklyn, DE $181,126

Architectural Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architectural Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$163,686

Average $178,621/year

$193,542

$13,640

Average $14,885/month

$16,129

$3,148

Average $3,435/week

$3,722

$79

Average $86/hour

$93

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,542	$16,129	$3,722	$93
Average	$178,621	$14,885	$3,435	$86
25th Percentile	$163,686	$13,640	$3,148	$79

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