Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $208,610 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Lancaster earn between $131,710 and $175,320.
- $111K10th
- $132K25th
- $147KMedian
- $175K75th
- $209K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $156,710 | $13,059 | $75.34 |
| Median | $147,020 | $12,252 | $70.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $131,710 | $10,976 | $63.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $175,320 | $14,610 | $84.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Lancaster earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($167,960) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $156,710 | $147,020 | $111,480 | $208,610 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $167,960 | $164,690 | $118,170 | $221,940 | 9,640 |
| 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 Lancaster
On the average salary of $156,710, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $113,566 a year, or $9,464 a month and $4,368 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $156,710 buys what about $159,490 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 9th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($179,480).
- Philadelphia$179,480
- Allentown$169,900
- Pittsburgh$164,700
- York$163,530
- Reading$163,170
- Harrisburg$162,450
- Erie$158,040
- Scranton$157,410
- Lancaster$156,710
- State College$151,830
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Lancaster: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Lancaster?
$75.34 an hour on average, and $70.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $111,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $131,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $113,566 a year ($9,464 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $156,710. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, PA (29540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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