📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$151,022
per year
Median
$144,732
per year
Hourly
$72.61
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$102,830
25th Percentile — Junior$129,022
50th Percentile — Median$144,732
75th Percentile — Senior$187,953
90th Percentile — Top Earners$209,061
💡 Top-earning Architectural and Engineering Managers in Texas make up to $209,061 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$130.3k
2021
$134.2k
2022
$138.2k
2023
$142.4k
2024
$146.6k
2025
$151.0k
2026
📈 Architectural and Engineering Manager salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Architectural and Engineering Manager Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $146,491 -3.0% High
San Antonio $135,920 -10.0% High
Dallas $149,512 -1.0% High
Austin $163,104 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $144,981 -4.0% High
El Paso $123,838 -18.0% High
Arlington $146,491 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $131,389 -13.0% High
Plano $154,042 +2.0% High
Laredo $120,818 -20.0% High
Lubbock $123,838 -18.0% High
Garland $143,471 -5.0% High
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Architectural and Engineering Manager Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Architectural and Engineering Managers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $151,022 per year, Texas's Architectural and Engineering Manager salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $102,830–$129,022, while experienced Architectural and Engineering Managers can command $187,953–$209,061.

Looking ahead, the Architectural and Engineering Manager profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Architectural and Engineering Manager salary in Texas is $151,022 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $158,970.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Architectural and Engineering Managers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Architectural and Engineering Manager employment.
  • At $151,022/year, Texas Architectural and Engineering Manager salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $158,970/year.