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Architectural and engineering managers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$167,740

~$81/hr · ~$13,978/mo

US Jobs

213K

As fast as average

AI & Automation Risk

7/10

High Risk

AI & Automation Risk

High Risk 7/10

This occupation is predominantly knowledge-based and digital, involving project planning, budgeting, and technical oversight that can be significantly enhanced by AI tools. While the role requires high-level human judgment, leadership, and physical site visits, the core tasks of analyzing technical data, scheduling, and coordinating complex engineering workflows are highly susceptible to AI-driven productivity gains and automation.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
Midland, TXBEST VALUE	$209,970	Below avg (95.4)	$220,134
Lake Charles, LA	$184,040	Below avg (87.1)	$211,334
Peoria, IL	$182,390	Below avg (88.8)	$205,316
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$226,940	Above avg (113.1)	$200,727
Columbus, IN	$178,720	Below avg (90.2)	$198,065
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN	$178,320	Below avg (91.5)	$194,960
Boulder, CO	$195,790	Average (100.6)	$194,595
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$202,290	Above avg (105.6)	$191,523
Baton Rouge, LA	$173,350	Below avg (91.2)	$190,008
Las Cruces, NM	$170,740	Below avg (89.9)	$189,926
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$170,990	Below avg (90.1)	$189,797
Tucson, AZ	$179,760	Below avg (94.9)	$189,357
Memphis, TN-MS-AR	$173,990	Below avg (91.9)	$189,229
Rochester, MN	$175,600	Below avg (93.0)	$188,903
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$168,270	Below avg (89.2)	$188,722