Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $139,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $219,310 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Olympia earn between $156,720 and $191,590.
- $139K10th
- $157K25th
- $165KMedian
- $192K75th
- $219K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $172,140 | $14,345 | $82.76 |
| Median | $164,550 | $13,712 | $79.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $156,720 | $13,060 | $75.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $191,590 | $15,966 | $92.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Olympia earn 14% less than the Washington average ($200,030) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $172,140 | $164,550 | $139,480 | $219,310 | 90 |
| Washington | $200,030 | $189,680 | $148,930 | $263,550 | 6,060 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $172,140, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $128,924 a year, or $10,744 a month and $4,959 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. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $172,140 buys what about $166,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 6th of 8 Washington metro areas for this job; Kennewick pays the most ($205,510).
- Kennewick$205,510
- Seattle$204,670
- Bremerton$202,070
- Bellingham$191,530
- Mount Vernon$189,140
- Olympia$172,140
- Spokane$168,990
- Walla Walla$154,820
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Washington
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 Olympia: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Olympia?
$82.76 an hour on average, and $79.11 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $139,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $156,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Olympia?
About $128,924 a year ($10,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $172,140. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.4%.
- 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. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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