Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary in California

How much does an Architectural and Engineering Manager make in California?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural and Engineering Manager in California is $229,833 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $110.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $281,519
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $211,733 to $256,888
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $195,254
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Architectural and Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $256,888 $21,407 $4,940 $124
Average $229,833 $19,153 $4,420 $110
25th Percentile $211,733 $17,644 $4,072 $102
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Key Factors That Influence Architectural and Engineering Manager Salaries

An Architectural and Engineering 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 and Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architectural and Engineering 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): $183,504
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $184,905
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $224,196
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $265,625
  • Expert (over 8 years): $309,225
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Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager$183,504
Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager$184,905
Architect... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager$224,196
Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager$265,625
Vice Pres... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager$309,225
$183,504 0 yr
$184,905 < 2 yrs
$224,196 2-4 yrs
$265,625 5-8 yrs
$309,225 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Architectural and Engineering 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:

  • Los Angeles: $230,813
  • West Hollywood: $230,813
  • Dodgertown: $230,813

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

Understanding how an Architectural and Engineering 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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$211,733
Average $229,833/year
$256,888
$17,644
Average $19,153/month
$21,407
$4,072
Average $4,420/week
$4,940
$102
Average $110/hour
$124
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $256,888 $21,407 $4,940 $124
Average $229,833 $19,153 $4,420 $110
25th Percentile $211,733 $17,644 $4,072 $102

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