Architectural and Engineering Managers wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Architectural and Engineering Managers job reaches Level III at $172,890 to $252,367 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-9041 · 3 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$186,264$219,316$252,367$285,418
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$127,941$150,405$172,890$195,354
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$143,624$170,373$197,122$223,871

Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.

What this occupation covers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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