How much does an architectural and engineering manager make in California?
$210,300a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and engineering managers in California. That is $101.10 an hour or $17,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $101.10
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $137,900Median: $210,300Highest 10%: $296,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $137,900 | $66.30 | |
| 25th | $169,100 | $81.32 | |
| Median | $210,300 | $101.10 | |
| 75th | $251,900 | $121.10 | |
| 90th | $296,100 | $142.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $234,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $221,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $213,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $207,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $207,100 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $206,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $202,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $194,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $190,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $189,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $187,700 |
| Redding, CA | $184,700 |
| Yuba City, CA | $184,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $180,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $179,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $175,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $172,600 |
| El Centro, CA | $172,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $169,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $163,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $154,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architectural and engineering managers.
| 1. New Mexico | $215,100 |
| 2. California | $210,300 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $201,400 |
| 4. Washington | $189,700 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $185,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and engineering manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $101.10 ($210,300 a year).
Do architectural and engineering managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $210,300 against $171,300 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for architectural and engineering manager pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays architectural and engineering managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $234,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.