Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $158,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $265,340 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Seattle earn between $171,360 and $219,300.
- $158K10th
- $171K25th
- $204KMedian
- $219K75th
- $265K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $204,670 | $17,056 | $98.40 |
| Median | $204,340 | $17,028 | $98.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $171,360 | $14,280 | $82.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $219,300 | $18,275 | $105.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Seattle earn about the same as the Washington average ($200,030) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $204,670 | $204,340 | $158,330 | $265,340 | 4,390 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $204,670, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $152,366 a year, or $12,697 a month and $5,860 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 Seattle a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $204,670 buys what about $184,167 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 2nd 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 Seattle: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Seattle?
$98.40 an hour on average, and $98.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $158,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $171,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Seattle?
About $152,366 a year ($12,697 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $204,670. 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 Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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