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

An Architectural and Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Commercial Loan Officer V (7-10 years)earns $172,499, a Commercial Loan Manager (10+ years)earns $173,852, a Architectural and Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $210,768, a Commercial Loan Director (10+ years)earns $249,731, a Vice President of Commercial Lending (10+ years)earns $290,747,

What are the highest paying states for an Architectural and Engineering Manager?

Architectural and Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architectural and Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $230,547, California $229,672, Massachusetts $226,611. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Architectural and Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Architectural and Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Architectural Team Manager: $177,400; Architectural Manager: $176,417; Architectural Designer/Project Manager: $142,824; Assistant Manager, Architectural Design: $141,693; Architectural Sales Manager: $128,883.

Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Architectural and Engineering Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architectural and Engineering Manager in Rhode Island is $215,888 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $262,833
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $198,341 to $240,461
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $182,365

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Architectural and Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,461	$20,038	$4,624	$116
Average	$215,888	$17,991	$4,152	$104
25th Percentile	$198,341	$16,528	$3,814	$95

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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): $172,499
Early Career (1-2 years): $173,852
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $210,768
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $249,731
Expert (over 8 years): $290,747

Levels	Salary
Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager	$172,499
Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager	$173,852
Architect... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager	$210,768
Commercia... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager	$249,731
Vice Pres... Level Architectural and Engineering Manager	$290,747

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How Do Architectural and Engineering 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 and Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $230,547.
California: $229,672.
Massachusetts: $226,611.

District of Columbia $230,547 California $229,672 Massachusetts $226,611 Washington $225,778 New Jersey $225,695 Alaska $225,404 Connecticut $222,530 New York $221,364

Hawaii $217,637 Rhode Island $215,888 Maryland $214,701 Minnesota $213,077 Colorado $212,452 Illinois $212,244 Oregon $211,452 Delaware $210,869

New Hampshire $210,503 Virginia $209,683 Pennsylvania $207,288 Nevada $206,080 North Dakota $205,685 Michigan $205,060 Wisconsin $204,831 Vermont $204,373

Texas $203,103 Maine $203,019 Arizona $202,894 Ohio $202,749 Georgia $200,833 Indiana $199,875 Wyoming $199,688 Utah $199,396

Iowa $199,271 Kansas $198,272 Louisiana $197,980 North Carolina $197,876 Missouri $197,835 Florida $197,022 Montana $196,585 Nebraska $196,169

Kentucky $195,940 South Carolina $195,107 Tennessee $194,586 Idaho $194,378 New Mexico $192,858 Oklahoma $192,525 Alabama $191,296 South Dakota $189,235

Arkansas $188,110 West Virginia $187,507 Mississippi $185,695

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:

Adamsville: $219,428
Albion: $215,784
Ashaway: $220,260

Adamsville, RI $219,428 Albion, RI $215,784 Ashaway, RI $220,260 Barrington, RI $215,784 Block Island, RI $219,115 Bradford, RI $220,115 Bristol, RI $215,575 Carolina, RI $218,324

Charlestown, RI $218,553 Chepachet, RI $215,367 Clayville, RI $215,575 Coventry, RI $215,367 West Greenwich, RI $215,221 East Greenwich, RI $215,513 Exeter, RI $220,115 Fiskeville, RI $215,784

Forestdale, RI $215,575 Foster, RI $215,221 Glendale, RI $215,221 Greene, RI $217,637 Greenville, RI $215,784 Harmony, RI $215,721 Harrisville, RI $215,367 Hope, RI $215,784

Hope Valley, RI $220,260 Hopkinton, RI $220,323 Jamestown, RI $218,116 Kenyon, RI $220,052 Little Compton, RI $219,344 Manville, RI $215,784 Mapleville, RI $215,221 Newport, RI $218,157

Middletown, RI $219,074 North Kingstown, RI $215,159 North Scituate, RI $215,721 Oakland, RI $215,430 Pascoag, RI $215,305 Pawtucket, RI $215,784 Central Falls, RI $215,784 Cumberland, RI $215,784

Lincoln, RI $215,784 Portsmouth, RI $217,283 Prudence Island, RI $215,367 Rockville, RI $220,323 Saunderstown, RI $218,241 Shannock, RI $219,990 Slatersville, RI $215,575 Slocum, RI $218,241

Tiverton, RI $219,490 Wakefield, RI $218,012 Kingston, RI $218,053 Narragansett, RI $218,095 Peace Dale, RI $218,012 Warren, RI $215,721 Warwick, RI $215,784 Westerly, RI $220,385

West Kingston, RI $218,178 West Warwick, RI $215,784 Wood River Junction, RI $220,115 Woonsocket, RI $215,575 North Smithfield, RI $215,721 Wyoming, RI $220,052 Providence, RI $215,784 Cranston, RI $215,784

North Providence, RI $215,784 East Providence, RI $215,784 Riverside, RI $215,784 Rumford, RI $215,784 Smithfield, RI $215,784 Johnston, RI $215,784

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$198,341

Average $215,888/year

$240,461

$16,528

Average $17,991/month

$20,038

$3,814

Average $4,152/week

$4,624

$95

Average $104/hour

$116

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$240,461	$20,038	$4,624	$116
Average	$215,888	$17,991	$4,152	$104
25th Percentile	$198,341	$16,528	$3,814	$95

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