Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $203,390 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Columbus earn between $130,450 and $175,810.
- $107K10th
- $130K25th
- $162KMedian
- $176K75th
- $203K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $155,390 | $12,949 | $74.71 |
| Median | $162,450 | $13,538 | $78.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $130,450 | $10,871 | $62.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,810 | $14,651 | $84.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Columbus earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($163,150) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $155,390 | $162,450 | $106,900 | $203,390 | 90 |
| Georgia | $163,150 | $161,470 | $107,170 | $221,750 | 3,590 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $155,390, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $110,470 a year, or $9,206 a month and $4,249 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $111,247 | $9,271 |
| Working in GA | $110,470 | $9,206 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $155,390 buys what about $174,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Augusta pays the most ($181,800).
- Augusta$181,800
- Savannah$177,800
- Warner Robins$177,520
- Atlanta$164,050
- Dalton$162,730
- Athens$161,430
- Columbus$155,390
- Gainesville$151,650
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Georgia
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 Columbus: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Columbus?
$74.71 an hour on average, and $78.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $106,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $130,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $110,470 a year ($9,206 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $155,390.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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