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How much does an architectural and engineering manager make in San Diego?

$202,800a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and engineering managers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $97.50 an hour or $16,900 a month.

Hourly
$97.50
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
14 of 331
Jobs in the area
3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $134,700Median: $202,800Highest 10%: $283,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$134,700$64.74
25th$164,500$79.10
Median$202,800$97.50
75th$224,700$108.05
90th$283,100$136.12

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for architectural and engineering managers.

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
Sacramento, CA$194,000
Los Angeles, CA$190,900
Vallejo, CA$189,400
Salinas, CA$187,700
Redding, CA$184,700
Bakersfield, CA$180,000
Oxnard, CA$179,800
Fresno, CA$175,500
Riverside, CA$172,600
Stockton, CA$169,100
Modesto, CA$163,700
Visalia, CA$154,600
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$238,400
Natural Sciences Manager$207,200
Computer and Information Systems Manager$206,700
Marketing Manager$174,800
Financial Manager$174,200
Manager$169,200
Education Administrator$163,200
Human Resources Manager$163,200
Compensation and Benefits Manager$161,000
Purchasing Manager$158,600
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architectural and engineering manager make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $97.50 ($202,800 a year).

Do architectural and engineering managers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $202,800 against $171,300 nationally, 18% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $210,300, so San Diego pays 4% less.

Where does San Diego rank for architectural and engineering manager pay?

14 of 331 metro areas with data.

How much does an architectural and engineering manager make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $134,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $283,100 or more.

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.