Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $263,890 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Phoenix earn between $138,180 and $212,930.
- $125K10th
- $138K25th
- $169KMedian
- $213K75th
- $264K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $187,920 | $15,660 | $90.35 |
| Median | $169,310 | $14,109 | $81.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $138,180 | $11,515 | $66.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $212,930 | $17,744 | $102.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Phoenix earn 4% more than the Arizona average ($180,870) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $187,920 | $169,310 | $124,910 | $263,890 | 3,250 |
| Arizona | $180,870 | $167,480 | $121,500 | $249,990 | 4,680 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $187,920, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $135,617 a year, or $11,301 a month and $5,216 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $187,920 buys what about $181,889 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$187,920
- Prescott Valley$171,060
- Tucson$166,030
- Sierra Vista$154,640
- Yuma$153,560
- Lake Havasu City$137,680
- Flagstaff$136,480
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Phoenix?
$90.35 an hour on average, and $81.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $124,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $138,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $135,617 a year ($11,301 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $187,920.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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