Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $219,260 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Lincoln earn between $117,760 and $171,760.
- $105K10th
- $118K25th
- $140KMedian
- $172K75th
- $219K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $151,970 | $12,664 | $73.06 |
| Median | $139,670 | $11,639 | $67.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $117,760 | $9,813 | $56.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,760 | $14,313 | $82.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Lincoln earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($154,310) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $151,970 | $139,670 | $105,140 | $219,260 | 370 |
| Nebraska | $154,310 | $141,020 | $103,070 | $222,240 | 1,510 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $151,970, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $109,102 a year, or $9,092 a month and $4,196 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 Lincoln a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $151,970 buys what about $165,941 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($157,890).
- Omaha$157,890
- Lincoln$151,970
- Grand Island$138,000
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Nebraska
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Lincoln?
$73.06 an hour on average, and $67.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $117,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $109,102 a year ($9,092 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $151,970.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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