Architectural and Engineering Managers salary
in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
- Middle 50%
- $129,840–$172,650
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #107 of 145
Architectural and Engineering Managers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $156,280 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,520 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $171,270 and 6% below the MI statewide median of $166,930. It ranks #107 of 145 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in other MI metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $171,950 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $168,550 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $159,960 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $149,030 |
| Niles, MI | $146,850 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $141,520 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $134,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $156,280 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,520 jobs pay between $129,840 and $172,650. The 10th percentile is $111,660 and the 90th is $206,720.
Is Grand Rapids a high-paying metro for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $171,270 and 6% below the MI statewide median of $166,930. It ranks #107 of 145 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Architectural and Engineering Managers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
About $75.13 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $156,280 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $62.42–$83.00 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).
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.