Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $117,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,070 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Jackson earn between $133,270 and $173,520.
- $117K10th
- $133K25th
- $160KMedian
- $174K75th
- $207K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $159,810 | $13,318 | $76.83 |
| Median | $159,680 | $13,307 | $76.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $133,270 | $11,106 | $64.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,520 | $14,460 | $83.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Jackson earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($167,660) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $159,810 | $159,680 | $117,210 | $207,070 | 140 |
| Michigan | $167,660 | $166,930 | $117,490 | $218,050 | 14,820 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $159,810, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $112,411 a year, or $9,368 a month and $4,323 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). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $159,810 buys what about $174,125 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 4th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($181,860).
- Ann Arbor$181,860
- Detroit$173,100
- Midland$168,800
- Jackson$159,810
- Battle Creek$159,720
- Kalamazoo$158,810
- Traverse City$156,950
- Grand Rapids$156,920
- Monroe$155,080
- Bay City$154,400
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Michigan
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 Jackson: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Jackson?
$76.83 an hour on average, and $76.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $117,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $133,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $112,411 a year ($9,368 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $159,810. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.82, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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