Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Killeen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $214,990 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Killeen earn between $130,870 and $190,420.
- $100K10th
- $131K25th
- $159KMedian
- $190K75th
- $215K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $163,420 | $13,618 | $78.57 |
| Median | $158,560 | $13,213 | $76.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $130,870 | $10,906 | $62.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $190,420 | $15,868 | $91.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Killeen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Killeen earn 13% less than the Texas average ($187,520) and 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | $163,420 | $158,560 | $99,570 | $214,990 | 70 |
| Texas | $187,520 | $171,370 | $120,460 | $277,790 | 19,030 |
| 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 Killeen
On the average salary of $163,420, a single filer in Killeen takes home about $122,964 a year, or $10,247 a month and $4,729 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Killeen a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Killeen area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $163,420 buys what about $179,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Killeen ($46,660). A typical home costs $252,591, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Texas cities
Killeen ranks 13th of 21 Texas metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($205,810).
- Midland$205,810
- Austin$196,210
- Houston$195,650
- Corpus Christi$183,480
- Odessa$183,270
- Dallas$182,520
- Beaumont$179,380
- San Antonio$178,750
- Tyler$174,890
- Killeen$163,420
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Texas
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 Killeen: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Killeen?
$78.57 an hour on average, and $76.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Killeen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $130,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Killeen?
About $122,964 a year ($10,247 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $163,420. Texas has no state income tax.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Killeen than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Killeen-Temple, TX (28660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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