Architectural and Engineering Managers salary
in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Middle 50%
- $158,690–$223,490
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #28 of 145
Architectural and Engineering Managers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro earn a median of $176,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $171,270 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $171,370. It ranks #28 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Austin
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | $234,500 | 8 |
| Intel | $224,152 | 11 |
| Meta Platforms | $192,005 | 6 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in other TX metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $172,160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $172,020 |
| Midland, TX | $169,240 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $168,650 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $168,480 |
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Questions
What is the average Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Austin?
The BLS median is $176,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,130 jobs pay between $158,690 and $223,490. The 10th percentile is $123,440 and the 90th is $288,330.
Is Austin a high-paying metro for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $171,270 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $171,370. It ranks #28 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make an hour in Austin?
About $84.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $176,540 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $76.29–$107.45 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Architectural and Engineering Managers the most in Austin?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Apple ($234,500), Intel ($224,152), Meta Platforms ($192,005). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.