Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Traverse City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $263,520 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Traverse City earn between $120,610 and $170,470.
- $97K10th
- $121K25th
- $136KMedian
- $170K75th
- $264K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $156,950 | $13,079 | $75.46 |
| Median | $136,170 | $11,348 | $65.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $120,610 | $10,051 | $57.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $170,470 | $14,206 | $81.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Traverse City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Traverse City earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($167,660) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $156,950 | $136,170 | $97,130 | $263,520 | 70 |
| 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 Traverse City
On the average salary of $156,950, a single filer in Traverse City takes home about $112,117 a year, or $9,343 a month and $4,312 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Traverse City a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Traverse City area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $156,950 buys what about $168,091 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Traverse City ($47,470). A typical home costs $421,806, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Traverse City ranks 7th 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 Traverse City: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Traverse City?
$75.46 an hour on average, and $65.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Traverse City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $120,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Traverse City?
About $112,117 a year ($9,343 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $156,950.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Traverse City 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 Traverse City, MI (45900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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