Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $220,950 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Baltimore earn between $132,220 and $192,890.
- $108K10th
- $132K25th
- $167KMedian
- $193K75th
- $221K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $167,220 | $13,935 | $80.39 |
| Median | $167,350 | $13,946 | $80.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $132,220 | $11,018 | $63.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $192,890 | $16,074 | $92.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Baltimore earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($175,740) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $167,220 | $167,350 | $107,790 | $220,950 | 2,350 |
| Maryland | $175,740 | $172,670 | $114,080 | $231,460 | 5,240 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $167,220, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $117,538 a year, or $9,795 a month and $4,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $167,220 buys what about $160,039 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 2nd of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($185,650).
- Lexington Park$185,650
- Baltimore$167,220
- Hagerstown$163,160
- Salisbury$161,680
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Maryland
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Baltimore?
$80.40 an hour on average, and $80.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $132,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $117,538 a year ($9,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $167,220. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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